Discipleship in the Ancient World and Matthew's Gospel, Second Edition University of Texas Press motivations and coping mechanisms

motivations and coping mechanisms

interior dialogue

held hostage by responsibility and self-doubt

Is he up to the challenge

allied with him

Discipleship in the Ancient World and Matthew's Gospel, Second Edition University of Texas Press motivations and coping mechanismsWith a comprehensive sweep of the relevant literature including classical and Hellenistic sources, the Septuagint, and the New Testament the author defines disciple and related terms as they were used in the ancient world. Pertinent Semitic words from the Hebrew Bible, Rabbinic literature, and Qumran documents provide additional background for the term. A special emphasis is Matthew's use of mathetes and the role of Simon Peter as a model disciple.