The Meaning and Uses of βασιλεία in the Gospel of Matthew

Contents

Acknowledgments XI

Abbreviations XII

List of FiguresIII



1 Introduction

 1 Background

 2 Previous Research

 3 The Purpose of the Study

 4 A Monosemic Theory of Lexical Meaning

 5 Method: Composition-Criticism

 6 Delineations and Clarifications

 7 Outline of the Study



2 Βασιλεία in Matthew’s Literary and Linguistic Environment: The Greek Book of Daniel

 1 Βασιλεία in Daniel



3 Βασιλεία in the Gospel of Matthew, Part 1: Conceptual Use

 1 Βασιλεία as Concept

 2 Summary: Conceptual Use



4 Βασιλεία in the Gospel of Matthew, Part 2: Distinct Uses

 1 Dynamic Use

 2 Excursus: The Different Qualifiers of βασιλεία

 3 Spatial Use

 4 Abstract Use

 5 Collective Use

 6 Excursus: The Matthean Jesus and the Reconstitution of Israel

 7 Personal Use

 8 Summary: Distinct Uses



5 The Meaning and Uses of βασιλεία in the Gospel of Matthew: An Overview

 1 Categorical Overview

 2 Narrative Overview



6 Summary and Conclusion

Bibliography

Index of Modern Authors

Index of Ancient Sources

Index of Subjects