Episode 116: Reading Matthew, Trusting Jesus with Jonathan Sedlak

In this conversation, Jonathan Sedlak discusses his background, his book on the Olivet Discourse, and his interpretation of Matthew's Gospel. He challenges traditional views of the Olivet Discourse, arguing that it pertains to first-century events rather than future eschatological predictions. Sedlak emphasizes the importance of understanding the historical and literary context of the text, and he explores the evolution of interpretations throughout Christian history. He also shares insights on community engagement and the significance of local initiatives. Recommendations in this episode include Matthew: Living Everyday an Jesus Taught Us, Chiasmus in the New Testament, Literary Form in the New Testament, Resurrection: The Capstone In the Arch of Christianity, Matthew: Through the Centuries, Discovering Matthew, Matthew: A Commentary, Catena Aurea, Jesus’ Directions for the Future, The Influence of the Gospel of Matthew on Christian Literature Before Saint Irenaeus, New Testament Scholar Jason Staples, Peter Leithart, Tom Holland, and Kinship Community Food Center.