Ep. #179 – Jesus’s Genealogy in Matthew’s Gospel (part 1) w/ Sal Ciresi
Summary
Why does Matthew start his Gospel with a genealogy? What is the importance of genealogies to Gospel readers? How does the first verse of Matthew’s Gospel set the stage for the entire work? How can we explain the differences between Matthew and Luke’s genealogies? Why does Luke’s genealogy include so many more names? Sal Ciresi joins the podcast to discuss these topics.
Guest Bio
Salvatore J. Ciresi is the founder and director of the St. Jerome Biblical Guild, and is the publisher of its bulletin, Veritas Scripturae. Sal served in the U.S. Marine Corps (1983—1991) and is employed in the aviation sector. He earned his M.A. in Theological Studies, with a Scripture concentration, from the Notre Dame Graduate School of Christendom College, where he is an adjunct faculty member.
Resources
The Gospel of Matthew (Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture) by Curtis Mitch and Edward Sri
Paths to the Messiah by Bargil Pixner
Ignatius Catholic Study Bible (New Testament) edited by Scott Hahn and Curtis Mitch
The New Testament Documents: Are they reliable? by F.F. Bruce
Related Episodes
Ep. 151 & 152 – An Introduction to John’s Gospel w/ Sal Ciresi
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