Dr. Nathan Johnson discusses his book The Suffering Son of David in Matthew's Passion Narrative. He explains his journey into biblical studies and his interest in intertextuality and the reuse of scripture. He explores the need for looking at the Davidic elements in the end of the gospel and the passion. Dr. Johnson discusses the connections between Jesus as a new David or a Davidic Messiah being arrested on the Mount of Olives and being betrayed by his closest companion, drawing parallels to the Absalom Revolt. He also delves into the use of Psalms in the passion narrative, particularly Psalm 22 as a crucifixion and resurrection psalm. In this conversation, Nathan Johnson discusses the use of Psalms in Matthew's passion narrative and the portrayal of Jesus as the suffering Son of David. He highlights the connections between Psalm 22 and the crucifixion scene, as well as the inclusion of Psalm 69 in the resurrection scene. Johnson also explores the debate surrounding Jesus' reference to Psalm 22 and the significance of the centurion's fear. He emphasizes that Matthew is building on Mark's gospel and adding more Davidic material to show Jesus as the Davidic Messiah who suffers. Additionally, Johnson discusses the relationship between Matthew and Judaism, arguing that Matthew is a Jewish author who uses scripture to present Jesus as the Messiah within the Jewish tradition. He cautions against the self-serving interpretations of Judaism in New Testament studies and emphasizes the need for historical imagination when studying other messianic and prophetic figures of the time. Johnson concludes by discussing the rhetorical purposes of distancing Jesus from other messiah figures and movements, as well as the apologetic slant in Matthew's gospel. Dr. Nathan Johnson is Assistant Professor of Religion at the University of Indianapolis, specializing in early Christian and Second Temple Jewish literature. Previously he served as a Teaching Fellow at Princeton Theological Seminary, a Research Specialist at Princeton University, and Instructor of Greek at Western Theological Seminary, with a PhD from Princeton Theological Seminary. His current research examines popular messiah and prophet movements in antiquity. The Suffering Son of David in Matthew's Passion Narrative 👉 https://www.amazon.com/Suffering-Matthews-Narrative-Testament-Monograph/dp/1009261649/ref=sr_1_1?crid=140T3D6UV7NT9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.4cGF4BEQ1Anh1s9OT4ctzEuJbCoGDQfN36uelekrMUIWMSKKu9RhUH6Dpxd4A8-JfKmbpcer9LbHJxDhIhdMkNCpnugafHFHVHFNOTKX9WuxnyK9g6P2La5mqdouncuWFT7_JCvhDvcJzE1enSUU2JVgZg8kRtXR5kEJ1E6r9nhRzkUL5Vs-3s1Q_OFD8Q7A4_31-ilVs73r_gCgVFAOkAlGKpluM2Kx136QPpEfTj0.CnIEl6aVszIaZADH2LeMRbjJcofTzSxjipDW8d2IGiE&dib_tag=se&keywords=nathan+c+johnson&qid=1717902928&sprefix=nathan+c+johnso%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-1

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