Course Description and past exam papers. 

General reading suggestions and suggested Commentaries on Matthew and John

Tutorial Topics 

Introductory Essay: Choose ONE question.

Matthew - Choose at least TWO questions.

1. What does the dispute between Matthew’s Jesus and his Jewish contemporaries tell us about the setting of this gospel?
2. Is Matthew’s Christ a new David, Moses, Elijah or something greater altogether?
3. Explain the origin, structure and intention of the Sermon on the Mount.
4. “Matthew domesticates the Kingdom of God.” Discuss.

John  - Choose at least TWO questions

1. Why, how and for whom was John’s Gospel written?
2. Is John's Jesus God - and why does he die?
3. Who is the Johannine Paraclete?
4. Does John’s Jesus reject Judaism?

Gobbets from Matthew & John - ONE gobbets session is planned

Passages to be agreed from past exam papers. Click here for a list of recommended commentaries.