The Sabbath Controversy in Matthew: An Exegesis of Matthew ...

John Mark Hicks. First Published in Restoration Quarterly 27.2 (1984) 79-91. Matthew underscores the Pharisaic opposition to Jesus by reporting his debate with the Pharisees over the observance of the Sabbath (Matt. 12:1-14). The intention of this article is to understand Matthew’s purpose in recording this controversy for his readers. ................
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