CRS 314: THE LITERATURE AND THEOLOGY OF ST.

MATTHEW
(2 UNITS)
Synopsis: The origin of the gospel of St. Matthew; a critical analysis of the
literature and theology of the gospel; the major characteristics and features of
St. Matthew and its relevance to the society.

Course Outline
1. Introduction to the Gospel
2. Authorship of the Gospel
a. External Evidences
b. Internal Evidences
3. Date of the Gospel
4. Place of Origin
5. Destination/Audience
6. Purpose of the Gospel
7. Background to the Gospel:
i. Hellenistic influence
ii. The Stoic ideas
iii. The Greek Religion
iv. The Jewish influence
8. Characteristics of the Gospel: i. Didactic Gospel
i. Gospel of Fulfillment v. The Royal Gospel
ii. Jewish Gospel vi. Gospel of the Church
iii. Universal Gospel (Gentile vii. Apocalyptic Interest
Interest) viii. Interest in the Old Testament
iv. Systematic Gospel ix. Special Interest in Miracles
9. Doctrine/Theology of the Gospel
i. Kingdom of Heaven/Kingdom of God
ii. Messiah
iii. Son of David
10. Revision, Test, and Examination.
Suggested Reading List
Ayegboyin, D. I. (2004). The Synoptics. Ibadan: Daystar.
Barclay, W. (1981). The Gospel of Matthew. Edinburgh: Saint Andrews.
Campbell, D. B. J. (1983). The Synoptic Gospels. London: John Murray.
Achtemeier, Paul J., Joel B. Green & Marianne M. Thompson. (2001). The New
Testament: Its Literature and Theology. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans.
Dairo, A. O. (2009). Gospels. (CTH 817 www.nou.edu.ng)
Dairo, A. O. (2009). Synoptic Gospels. (CTH213 www.nou.edu.ng)
Iorjaah, Igbakua. (2014). Gospel of Matthew. (CTH 412 www.nou.edu.ng)
“Matthew: Gospel of”. www.internationlstandardbible.com