26.2.2001
Matthew and the Temple
A citation from Hos 6:6 is to be found in:
Matt 9:9-13
Matt 12:1-8
Matt 21:10-17
Study the whole passage 21:1-24:2.
Other references to the Temple in Matthew?
Pseudo-Clementine Literature
-from 3rdor 4th century
Recognitions
-survived only in Latin translation by Rufin
Homilies
-several Greek manuscripts
Rec. and Hom. have so much in common that some sort of literary relationship must exist. Usually scholars assume a basic writing. Sources for the basic writing have also been assumed: Kerygmata Petrou (Preachings of Peter), Anabathmoi Jakobou (Ascents of James).
The main character in the romance is Clement of Rome who travels with
Peter, starting from Cesarea where Clement first meets Peter. Peter teaches
Clement and Clement witnesses Peter's discourses (hence, the name Homilies)
and disputes with his adversaries, especially Caiphas, the high priest,
and Simon Magus. In the beginning of the romance James has a central role
(hence, the Ascents of James is assumed). In the course of the travel Clement
finds his family: two brothers, mother and father (hence, the name Recognitions).
The discourses deal with a large collection of theological topics connected
to Christian doctrine, Judaism and the history of Israel. The theme of
recognizing emphasizes that only Christian faith provides a solution to
hardships in life as well as intellectual problems. Romances are considered
as the main source of Syrian Jewish Christianity.