The double call for joy, "Rejoice and be glad" (Matt. 5:12), as conclusion of the Matthean macarisms

In contrast to Luke, for whom joy and rejoicing are major motifs, Matthew rarely writes about them. This may reflect the antagonistic environment in which the Matthean community functioned. However, a few texts refer to joy: Matthew 2:10, 13:44 and, in particular, 5:12. This article explores the ca...

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Main Author: F. P. Viljoen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of the Free State 2008-06-01
Series:Acta Theologica
Online Access:https://journals.ufs.ac.za/index.php/at/article/view/2195
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