The Breaking of Bread and the Breaking of Boundaries: A Study of the Metaphor of Bread in the Gospel of Matthew

by Minkyu Lee

Overview

This book investigates the Matthean use of bread and the breaking of bread in light of cognitive conceptual metaphor, which are not only intertwined within Matthew's narrative plots but also function to represent Matthew's communal identity and ideological vision.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781433127687
Publisher:	Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publishers
Publication date:	07/22/2015
Series:	Studies in Biblical Literature , #161
Pages:	230
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.06(h) x (d)

About the Author

Minkyu Lee obtained his PhD in New Testament studies from Chicago Theological Seminary. He is currently a lecturer at several universities in South Korea.

Table of Contents

Contents: The Purpose of the Project – Bread/Meals in Second Temple Judaism and Relevant – The Metaphor of Bread in Feeding Narratives and Matthean Community – The Metaphor of Bread toward All Nations: New Covenant and Ideology in Hybridity.