Major Endorsement for Book: Matthean Posteriority
Dr. Robert K. MacEwen, an EAST Resident Faculty on Biblical Studies and author of recently published Matthean Posteriority: An Exploration of Matthew’s Use of Mark and Luke as a Solution to the Synoptic Problem, has received a weighty endorsement from Dr. Richard Bauckham on the scholarly work:
The “Matthean Posteriority” theory of Synoptic relationships is a hypothesis whose time has come. Robert MacEwen makes a moderate and judicious case, weighing its merits and its weaknesses against its rivals. Astonishingly, this has never been done before. All Gospels scholars must now take this hypothesis as seriously as its rivals.
Dr. Bauckham, a major New Testament scholar, is Professor Emeritus at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland and Senior Scholar at Ridley Hall, University of Cambridge. His many publications include Jesus and the Eyewitnesses, Theology of the Book of Revelation, and 2 Peter, Jude in the Word Biblical Commentary series.
The book, Matthean Posteriority, is part of the Library of New Testament Studies series and explores the Matthean Posteriority Hypothesis (MPH), a largely neglected solution to the Synoptic Problem which holds that the author of the Gospel of Luke used the Gospel of Mark as a source, and that the author of the Gospel of Matthew used both the Gospel of Mark and the Gospel of Luke as sources.
MacEwen begins with a survey of the scholars who have defended various forms of the MPH. Chapter 2 discusses two key lines of evidence which support the MPH. The first line of evidence is textual – demonstrating that Matthew could have known the contents of Luke’s Gospel beyond merely the double tradition material. The second line of evidence, involving a study of strings of verbatim agreements in the Gospels, supports the view that Matthew depended directly on Luke. Chapter 3 explores evidence and arguments which can be seen as problematic for the MPH. MacEwen concludes that the MPH has been neither definitely proved nor disproved, and deserves further scholarly scrutiny.
The book may be purchased from Amazon.com or BookDepository.com.
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July 2015 – June 2016
The SG50 50% Off Seconds promotion enables returning visiting students to enjoy half price of tuition fees from one course of their choice in a semester. This is to encourage those who have been blessed by prior EAST course/s to return for another course.
To sign-up, the student will pay S$35 as registration fees and 50% of tuition fees for any one course of their choice (a discount of up to S$240). SG50 50% Off Seconds may be used for one course of student’s choice within each semester.*
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Current courses available for promotions are:
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*Terms and Conditions for SG50 EAST Jubilee Promotions:
a. The promotions are applicable for use by visiting students only.
b. The validity period for all Jubilee promotions is for EAST regular courses conducted and completed within 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016. The EAST Holy Land Study Tour is excluded from this promotion.
c. SG50 First Course Free and SG50 50% Off Seconds cannot be used together within the same semester of studies. I.e. if a student uses the SG50 First Course Free to take a course in Semester 1 (Jul-Nov 2015), then he/she can only use SG50 50% Off Seconds for any one course in Semester 2 (Jan-May 2016) or for any one course from the Intensive Courses (Nov/Dec 2015 and May/Jun 2016).
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The SG50 First Course Free promotion is for newcomers who have not attended any course at EAST since 1 January 2015 and later. The purpose is to allow for more new visiting students to experience spiritual growth and refreshment through the courses they take at EAST. This is part of our desire to bless all in Singapore during this year of Jubilee.
To sign-up, the student will only pay S$35 as registration fees but will not need to pay tuition fees for any one course of their choice (valued at up to S$480).*
Please indicate voucher code SG50FCF in your online registration to enjoy this promotion.*
Current courses available for promotions are:
- First Semester Day and Evening Courses (July – November 2015)
- Intensive Courses (November – December 2015)
Please view course pages for details including pre-requisites and registration deadlines.
*Terms and Conditions for SG50 EAST Jubilee Promotions:
a. The promotions are applicable for use by visiting students only.
b. The validity period for all Jubilee promotions is for EAST regular courses conducted and completed within 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016. The EAST Holy Land Study Tour is excluded from this promotion.
c. SG50 First Course Free and SG50 50% Off Seconds cannot be used together within the same semester of studies. I.e. if a student uses the SG50 First Course Free to take a course in Semester 1 (Jul-Nov 2015), then he/she can only use SG50 50% Off Seconds for any one course in Semester 2 (Jan-May 2016) or for any one course from the Intensive Courses (Nov/Dec 2015 and May/Jun 2016).
d. All registration fees paid are non-refundable.
e. East Asia School of Theology may amend the above terms and conditions without prior notice due to exigencies.
Some courses may require certain pre-requisites to be met before a student can register for the class. Prospective students are thus advised to review the description of courses prior to registration.
For further queries, please use the enquiry form or email the Registrar. Thank you.
SG50 EAST Jubilee Promotions
July 2015 to June 2016
The year of Jubilee in the Scripture stands for redemption, rest and renewal in the LORD. As EAST celebrates with Singapore on her 50th year of independence, we ask God to provide spiritual refreshment through the various courses being offered.
Whether it’s doing a biblical study of the Holy Land, understanding the Old Testament books of Poetry, Wisdom and Prophets, making biblically wise decisions, laying a strong personal leadership foundations, or learning to be a wiser teacher of the Word, there’s something for everyone.
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Current courses available for promotions are:
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Please view course pages for details including pre-requisites and registration deadlines.
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Congratulations to EAST Graduates 2015
21st Commencement Service of East Asia School of Theology
16 May 2015, Bartley Christian Church
Commencement Speaker: Dr. Guy S. Saffold, Special Assistant to the President, Trinity Western University; Presidents’ Council, ACTS Seminaries; Associate Professor of Theological Studies
14 graduates received their degrees or certificates from these programs:
• Partner in Ministry Certificate – 1 graduate
• Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry – 2 graduates
• Graduate Diploma in Christian Ministry – 4 graduates
• Master of Arts in Leadership – 1 graduate
• Master of Arts in Theological Studies – 1 graduate
• Master of Divinity in Christian Ministry – 2 graduates
• Master of Divinity in Teaching and Exposition – 3 graduates
Two graduates received the Spiritual Leadership Award:
• Mr. Takashi Funatogawa (BA in Christian Ministry)
• Ms. Koh L.T. (MDiv in Christian Ministry)
The valedictorian address was presented by:
• Mr. Baatarsuren Buyanmandakh (MA in Leadership)
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