The Gospel of Matthew

About this video

Paula Gooder discusses the gospel of Matthew. Matthew’s gospel, deeply rooted in Judaism, often references the Old Testament and employs Hebraic phrases, suggesting a new form of Judaism, centred on Jesus. Matthew portrays Jesus as a new Moses, delivering a new Torah through teachings like the Sermon on the Mount. Structured in five narrative-discourse sections, Matthew emphasizes Jesus as a rabbi and teacher. Despite early attribution issues, the gospel’s Jewish themes and teachings remain clear, presenting Jesus as a figure redefining Jewish tradition.

Background

Produced in March 2013. Provisional update.

Paula Gooder is one of the UK's leading biblical scholars and is passionate about making the best of that scholarship accessible to a wide audience. She is Canon Chancellor of St Paul's Cathedral, a Reader and the author of numerous bestselling titles.