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An Exegetical And Theological Examination Of Matthew 5:17-20, Marc A. Clauson
An Exegetical And Theological Examination Of Matthew 5:17-20, Marc A. Clauson
Masters Theses
Recent polemics relating to the use and validity of the Mosaic Law make a reexamination of some of the key Biblical passages imperative as well as a rethinking of the basic framework by which the issue of the Law is discussed. Matthew 5:17-20 is a passage often used by all sides in the Law debate and is here analyzed as to its relevance to the Law issue. This periscope is Jesus' programmatic statement about his mission with respect to the Law. The passage clearly states that the Law is not abolished and this truism serves as the broadest interpretational framework …