The Sermon on the Mount and Human Flourishing: A Theological Commentary

The Sermon on the Mount one of the most influential portions of the Bible is the most studied and commented upon portion of the Christian Scriptures. Every Christian generation turns to it for insight and guidance.. In this volume a recognized expert on the Gospels shows that the Sermon on the Mount offers a clear window into understanding Gods work in Christ. Jonathan Pennington provides a historical theological and literary commentary on the Sermon and explains how this text offers insight into Gods plan for human flourishing. As Pennington explores the literary dimensions and theological themes of this famous passage he situates the Sermon in dialogue with the Jewish and Greek virtue traditions and the philosophical-theological question of human flourishing. He also relates the Sermons theological themes to contemporary issues such as ethics philosophy and economics.