Elaine Storkey is a philosopher, sociologist and theologian, and was formerly President of Tearfund. She lectures across the world, and her books include include What's Right with Feminism, The Search for Intimacy, The Origins of Difference, Scars Across Humanity and most recently Women in a Patriarchal World.

"Meeting God in Matthew "is an accessible introduction to Matthewss gospel, full of fresh insight from Elaine Storkey, one of our best-loved theologians and Christian communicators, and a brilliant Lent book for 2023.

Whether you are completely new to Matthews Gospel or have read it many times before, "Meeting God in Matthew "will help you see the First Gospel with fresh eyes and better understand its essential meaning and purpose.
In this little book one of the worlds most widely respected theologians, Elaine Storkey, offers an accessible introduction to the main message of Matthews Gospel. Highly readable, it is packed full of many compelling observations about the personality and impact of Jesus both in the first century and today.
Exploring what the Gospel of Matthew teaches us about the revelation of God in the person of Jesus Christ, "Meeting God in Matthew "is essential reading for anyone wanting to understand the gospel message better. It will leave you with a new appreciation of and enthusiasm for the riches of Matthews writing, and the desire to return to it over and over again. Its straightforward, enlightening approach also means it is brilliantly helpful for new Christians just beginning on their faith journey.
Each chapter includes discussion questions and reflection, making "Meeting God in Matthew" a perfect book for Bible study both for individuals and small groups. With a focus on the Passion narrative in Matthews Gospel, it is also ideal for use as a Lent devotional for 2023.
Simple yet profound, "Meeting God in Matthew "is an invitation to anyone wanting to deepen their understanding of the Gospel of Matthew and through it to meet the God that is revealed in Jesus Christ.