What are the main things one needs to be aware of in order to take Matthew seriously as a witness to faith? This commentary seeks to read Matthew in the context of its world without glossing over the challenges that such an open and positive critical engagement presents. It provides a careful contemporary translation and a concise, informed commentary designed as a practical resource for preachers, for people wanting an intelligent faith, and for group study and discussion. Its author, William Loader, is a leading international scholar, an engaged researcher, and a committed pastor who has written commentaries on all four Gospels and has a passion for promoting an informed faith.
