Stanley R. Matthews' book, 'Motor Matt's Submarine; or, The Strange Cruise of the Grampus,' is a thrilling adventure story set in the early 20th century. The book follows the protagonist, Motor Matt, as he embarks on a perilous journey aboard the submarine, Grampus, facing dangers and mysteries along the way. The narrative style is engaging, with vivid descriptions of underwater scenes and heart-pounding action sequences, making it a captivating read for fans of adventure fiction. Matthews' attention to detail and historical accuracy adds depth to the story, bringing the setting to life. This book is a prime example of early 20th-century adventure literature, providing readers with a glimpse into the popular themes and writing styles of the era. Stanley R. Matthews, a prolific author of adventure stories, draws on his own experiences and interests in maritime exploration to craft this captivating tale. His passion for storytelling and intricate plot development shines through in 'Motor Matt's Submarine,' making it a must-read for adventure enthusiasts and fans of historical fiction. With its gripping storyline and well-developed characters, this book is sure to captivate readers of all ages.

In 'Motor Matt's Engagement; or, On the Road with a Show' written by Stanley R. Matthews, readers are taken on a thrilling journey through the early 20th century American countryside. The book, with its fast-paced narrative and vivid descriptions, captures the essence of the era's fascination with automobiles and traveling shows. The characters are well-developed and the plot is filled with unexpected twists and turns, keeping the readers engaged until the very end. Matthews' writing style is simple yet effective, making the story accessible to a wide audience while still maintaining its literary value. This book can be seen as a valuable insight into the cultural and social norms of the time, offering a glimpse into a bygone era. Stanley R. Matthews, a prolific writer of adventure stories, drew inspiration from the burgeoning fascination with automobiles and traveling shows in writing 'Motor Matt's Engagement'. His attention to detail and strong character development sets him apart as a master storyteller of his time. I highly recommend 'Motor Matt's Engagement; or, On the Road with a Show' to readers looking for a captivating adventure story that also provides a window into early 20th century American culture.

This challenging and original book questions the accepted conclusions of synoptic research. It argues, first, that Matthew is an adaptation and expansion of Mark by midrash - that is, by standard Jewish expository techniques - depending on no written source other than Mark, and only to a very small extent on oral tradition; and, secondly, that Matthew was written to be read in Christian worship round the year, as a cycle of lessons following the Jewish festal lectionary. Part I establishes the characteristics of the Matthaean manner - his vocabulary, his rhythms and images, the form and mode of his parables. With so much typical of Matthew as a gospel, sources other than Mark become progressively less plausible. Part II is a commentary on the gospel from this base. It finds a basic Marcan text for each new unit and a reason for its development, and works out in detail the correspondence between the five teaching sections of Matthew and the five Jewish festal seasons of Pentecost, New Year-Atonement, Tabernacles, Dedication, and Passover. A striking piece of corroborative evidence is found in the section numbers of the old Greek manuscript tradition. Michael Goulder believes that lectionary schemes also underlie Mark and Luke, and that at least one major part of the Old Testament, the work of the Chronicler, has a similar character. A gospel, in fact, is not a literary genre at all, but a liturgical one. Matthew himself comes into focus as a converted Jewish scribe who possessed the substance of the Pauline teaching, and who has been the dominant influence in forming the Church's image of Jesus in his adaptation of Mark by midrash and through lection.

The Understanding the Bible Commentary Series helps readers navigate the strange and sometimes intimidating literary terrain of the Bible. These accessible volumes break down the barriers between the ancient and modern worlds so that the power and meaning of the biblical texts become transparent to contemporary readers. The contributors tackle the task of interpretation using the full range of critical methodologies and practices, yet they do so as people of faith who hold the text in the highest regard. Pastors, teachers, and lay people alike will cherish the truth found in this commentary series.

The Zechariah Tradition and the Gospel of Matthew is a comprehensive study of the ways Matthew utilizes Zechariah texts and traditions. Against the background of materials from Qumran, and apocryphal and deuterocanonical writings Matthew’s explicit citations of Zechariah are examined; the influence of Zechariah elsewhere in the First Gospel is identified; and the extent to which Matthew alludes to characteristic Zechariah themes, alone or in combination with other prophetic traditions, is explored. Zechariah traditions appear in Matthew’s distinctive materials, as well as in texts Matthew has transmitted, or altered, from Mark and Q. The impact of Zech 9-14 is not limited to the Passion Narrative but extends through Matthew’s Infancy and Galilean healing narratives, as well; important concepts from Zech 1-8 are also discerned in the Infancy and Passion Narratives. Moss works through the canonical order of Matthew; this enables readers to appreciate the cumulative effect of Zechariah’s influence at each stage of the Gospel story. Two appendices, one arranged according to Zechariah and the other to Matthew, list possible references to Zechariah in Matthew. This monograph is useful for Matthean studies and it is an insightful investigation of how one set of Old Testamental traditions are appropriated in one canonical Gospel and in the New Testament.

The early Christian church had a variety of Scriptures and other source material that informed their faith and shaped their thinking. But after a few centuries the church decided to keep the twenty-seven books of our present New Testament and to treat them as a canonical in faith and practice. But what of the other books? Many of them have survived and remain valuable for understanding the diversity of the early Christian church and the astounding claims of faith on which it was founded. Learning about these ancient documents need not threaten the church's current orthodoxy and authority; in fact, learning about these texts can help today's Christians form a deeper understanding of the early church.

This book is the second of two volumes which reflect on the trend in biblical scholarship that contrasts the vision of the historical Jesus with that of the apostle Paul, on the one hand, and the vision of Paul with that of the evangelist Matthew, on the other. It argues that Jesus replaced the concept of ‘politics of holiness’ with that of ‘politics of compassion’. This means that the church as a community of Jesus-followers forms a fictive family, replacing a soteriology grounded in the biological family. God’s adoption of people as ‘God’s children’ is based on the potential of people to absorb the divine into their humanity. This truism is to be found in the visions shared by the peasant Jesus, the apostle Paul and the rabbi Matthew, as well as in creedal Christianity. The book concludes with autobiographical reflective notes, analogous to the parabolic story of the travellers to Emmaus from Jerusalem (Luke 24) and that of the African eunuch (Acts 8) on his way back from Jerusalem to Africa. The notes serve to consolidate the two volumes on Jesus, Paul and Matthew and their messages of God’s wisdom, justice and mercy.