The Hidden Gospel of Matthew: Annotated & Explained
The previously untold story of Matthew's Gospel—brought to life for today’s readers.
Matthew’s Gospel stands as the first book of the Christian Testament, visible to all the world for almost two thousand years. But there is something hidden in Matthew’s Gospel. The document was not written at one time by one person—it is an edited document, bringing together different sources of tradition.
The Hidden Gospel of Matthew: Annotated & Explained takes readers deep into the text to find the words and events that have the strongest connection to the historical Jesus. Ron Miller reveals the underlying story of Matthew to readers, giving them a full appreciation of the book’s message, uncovering a portrait of Jesus that at times resembles the gnostic Christ and sage teacher of the Gospel of Thomas more than it does traditional Christianity.
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Book details
- Author
- Ron Miller
- Imprint
- SkyLight Paths, an imprint of Turner Publishing Company
- Published
- Formats
- Paperback, Hardcover
- Subjects
- Religion › Christianity
Religion › Biblical Commentary › New Testament - Topics
- New Testament commentary · historical Jesus · biblical studies · Christian scriptures · source criticism · early Christianity
- ISBN-13
- 9781594730382 (Paperback)9781683363798 (Hardcover)
About the author
RON MILLER taught religion at Lake Forest College in Lake Forest, Illinois, for nearly 40 years, chairing the Religion Department. His books include The Sacred Writings of Paul: Selections Annotated & Explained, The Hidden Gospel of Matthew: Annotated & Explained, and The Gospel of Thomas: A Guidebook for Spiritual Practice.
Miller earned a B.A. and M.A. in philosophy from St. Louis University and a Ph.D. in Comparative Religions from Northwestern University. The Gospel of Thomas was named one of Spirituality & Health’s 50 Best Spiritual Books of the year.
Beyond his teaching, Miller co-founded and co-directed Common Ground, an interfaith adult education group established in 1975, and served as a board member of Hands of Peace. He lectured at hundreds of churches, synagogues, and mosques across the United States.