Apocalypse on the Mount
Apocalypse on the Mount
Author(s): Mateusz KusioSubject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Theology and Religion, Biblical studies
Published by: Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II - Wydział Teologii
Keywords: Matthew 5:18; Matthew 27:45; Matthew 27:51; Torah; crucifixion
Summary/Abstract: This article claims that the “passing away of heaven and earth” (Matt 5:18), until which the Torah is to be preserved whole according to Matthew, is proleptically realised during the crucifixion which is accompanied by the darkening of the sun (27:45) and earthquake (27:51b). Consequently, at that point the Torah ceases to be the central and unique legal code for Matthew and becomes mediated by Jesus’ own teaching. This claim is evidenced by Matthew’s subtle, yet sudden disinterest with the Law after the crucifixion.
Journal: The Biblical Annals
- Issue Year: 11/2021
- Issue No: 68/1
- Page Range: 79-97
- Page Count: 19
- Language: English