Matthew 1-2: Jesus' Genealogy and Hermeneutics

Reformed Theological Seminary

January 1, 2010 • Dr. Robert J Cara

To analyze the unique features of Matthew's genealogy of Christ.

To explore Matthew's characteristic use of formula citations, and its implications for modern hermeneutics.

To introduce the student to the professor, Dr. Cara. To introduce the basic design and purposes of the Gospels course.

To introduce foundational theological categories which are used in biblical studies courses. To briefly explain the course textbooks and their aims.

To introduce the fundamental hermeneutical principles implicit in the lectures of this course.