Derek S. Dodson Libri

This one-semester textbook aids students as they engage in their first reading of the biblical text in an academic setting. Now updated and revised throughout.

The book explores the significance of dreams in the Gospel of Matthew, interpreting them as a reflection of the authorial audience. It delves into the social and literary context of dreams in the Greco-Roman world, emphasizing their role as a form of divination. Through an examination of ancient theories and classifications of dreams, the author highlights their social function and cultural importance, providing a deeper understanding of how dreams influenced the narrative and its reception in antiquity.