Matthew For Everyone Part 1: Chapters 1-15 by N. T. Wright (New, Pbk, 223 pgs, Westminster John Knox Press)

New. ISBN 9780664227869

Profound without being "stuffy," Wright's guide to the first half of Matthew's Gospel moves passage by passage through his own easy-to-understand translation of the original text. Writing in an approachable and anecdotal style, he captures the excitement of Scripture and provides background information, explanations, and applications. Also includes a glossary of crucial terms. 223 pages, softcover from Westminster John Knox.