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For the modern reader the logion 'The eye is the lamp of the body' is puzzling. While most scholars concur that it has something to do with greed and envy, they often fail to explain this correlation between inner attitudes and the physical eye. In this article I argue that the meaning of this passage can only be understood when read according to the ancient understanding of vision. It is important to interpret the genitive in the phrase 'O λύχvoζ Τoυ σώμαΤóζ έσΤιV ó óφθαλμóζ' as the ancient hearer or reader would have done. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

L'article analyse la tension, repérable dans quelques passages du premier évangile, entre l'obéissance aux commandements se situant à l'intérieur du cadre donné par la Loi, et la radicalisation à laquelle invite le Jésus matthéen. L'enquête débute par une exégèse détaillée de Mt 5, 17-20. Dans un second temps, elle s'intéresse à trois épisodes où la tension entre obéissance et radicalisation est apparente: les antithèses du Sermon sur la Montagne (5, 17-48); la controverse sur le divorce (19, 1-9); l'épisode du jeune homme riche (19, 16-22). Dans une troisième partie, l'interrogation porte sur la cohérence des passages analysés avec la déclaration de Jésus en Mt 23, 2-3. Il résulte de l'enquête le constat que le référent du premier évangile s'est déplacé: la colonne vertébrale structurant la théologie de Matthieu-et donc son identité religieuse-n'est plus prioritairement la Loi et l'obéissance aux commandements, mais le Messie et son enseignement [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Interprets the structural organization of the fourteen triads of the Sermon on the Mount from scriptural readings on the book of Matthew. Triadic structure within each pericope in Matthew 5:21-7:12; Difficulties in the basic meaning of the dyadic structure of verse illustrations; Analysis of passages.

The article examines the unity and theme of Matthew 7:1-12 in the Bible. Topics addressed include the relationship of Matthew 7:1-12 to the body of the Sermon on the Mount, minatory admonition on judging, admonition about reforming others when in greater need of reformation oneself, and a thematic translation of Matthew 7:1-12.

The article presents an analysis of the anti-oath passage found in the Sermon on the Mount given by Jesus Christ in Matthew 5:35. Topics addressed include various critical interpretations surrounding the specific authorship of the four rhetorical amplifications surrounding the command in the text, the socio-political context surrounding the command, and the meaning of the concept of the "Great King" seen in antiquity.

The article analyzes the literary and rhetorical structure of the Sermon on the Mount given by Jesus Christ as narrated in the New Testament passage of Matthew 5-7. Topics addressed include the organizing principles of the address, common words and phrases used throughout, and thematic triads found within the sermon.