Matthew XXV: 31-46 "the Sheep and the Goats" Reinterpreted

Abstract

MATTHEW XXV: 31-46 "THE SHEEP AND THE GOATS" REINTERPRETED BY LAMAR COPE New York There are two reasons why the passage which concludes the final discourse of the Gospel of Matthew deserves re-examination. The first is the awakening interest among New Testament scholars in the techniques and theologies of the authors of the Synoptic Gospels. The nature of the redaction of the Gospel of Matthew is the subject of contemporary debate. This study will attempt to show that an analysis of Mt. xxv 31-46 can reveal a good deal about Matthean theology and emphases. The second reason for discussion of