What volume could be more important than the one on Matthew in an NT series that aims at considering the book from an OT perspective? Matthew, as Capes explained, has been loved since its earliest days specifically for its OT connections. Additionally, Matthew particularly shines in this series’ unique design. Matthew has so many special features that pulling those out for observation is especially rich for us.

This series is not an exegetical commentary offering. Without apology, it’s a second level asset. We must, then, grade it on its aims. In that vein, it is clearly a winner. Beyond the obvious OT allusions, it is structure that best shines here. Whether macro or micro, Capes stays alert for important structure and offers real understanding to us.

Though its scholarly underpinnings are first rate, this book is engagingly written in a way that any Bible student could be enriched by it. It’s not written for scholars, but they will appreciate it. It’s more about what brings Matthew to life.

The Introduction is engagingly written. It doesn’t really answer any questions, but it tells you what they are. Probably most readers aren’t really after those questions anyway, and there are other major commentaries than can better address them.

Every chapter of Matthew gets a chapter here. Not every word or phrase is covered, but the big picture is beautifully told. I especially enjoy the type of things that get a shaded box to discuss. That’s where the treasure is in this book, so don’t miss them.

This is special series filling a real niche and this one on Matthew gets its due here. If you understand what you’re getting, you’ll love it.

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