{"title":"Ian Boxall","description":"\u003cp\u003eIan Boxall's writing offers insightful exploration into religious history and spirituality, inviting readers to engage deeply with Christian texts and traditions. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eMatthew Through the Centuries\u003c\/em\u003e, reveal layers of interpretation and context that enrich understanding of sacred scripture and its lasting influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for readers drawn to thoughtful analysis within the \u003cstrong\u003eReligion \u0026amp; Spirituality\u003c\/strong\u003e realm, Boxall's books blend scholarly rigour with accessible narrative, encouraging reflection on faith and its development through history. His approach illuminates the enduring power of biblical stories across time.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"matthew-through-the-centuries-by-ian-boxall-9781394349531","title":"Matthew Through the Centuries","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reception of the Gospel of Matthew over two millennia: commentary and interpretation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMatthew Through the Centuries\u003c\/i\u003e offers an overview of the reception history of one of the most prominent gospels in Christian worship. Examining the reception of Matthew from the perspectives of a wide range of interpreters, from Origen and Hilary of Poitiers to Mary Cornwallis and Bob Marley, this insightful commentary explains the major trends in various ecclesial, historical, and cultural contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFocusing on characteristically Matthean features, detailed chapter-by-chapter commentary highlights diverse receptions and interpretations of the gospel. A broad exploration of areas such as liturgy, literature, drama, film, hymnody, political discourse, and visual art illustrates the enormous impact Matthew continues to have on Judeo–Christian civilisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKnown as “the Church’s Gospel”, Matthew’s text has been the subject of apologetic and theological controversy for hundreds of years. It has been seen as justification for political and ecclesial status quo and as a path to radical discipleship. Matthew has influenced divergent political, spiritual, and cultural figures such as Saint Francis of Assisi, John Ruskin, Leo Tolstoy, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and Mahatma Gandhi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMatthew’s interest in ecclesiology provides early structures of ecclesial life, such as the resolution of community disputes, communal prayer, and liturgical prescriptions for the Eucharist and baptism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA significant addition to the acclaimed Wiley Blackwell Bible Commentaries series, \u003ci\u003eMatthew Through the Centuries\u003c\/i\u003e is an indispensable resource for both students and experts in areas including religious and biblical studies, literature, history, politics, and those interested in the influence of the Bible on Western culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47536766812396,"sku":"9781394349531","price":83.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/376c488e14ab3b880a25eb250cc419c5.jpg?v=1776904330"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ian-boxall.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}