Matthewâs Non-Messianic Mapping of Messianic texts, Bruce Henning raises the question of how Matthew applies
messianic texts to
non-messianic figures. This neglected category challenges the popular view by stretching Matthewâs paradigm to a broadly eschatological one in which disciples share in the mission of Jesus so as to fulfill Scriptural hopes. Using Cognitive Linguistics, this volume explores four case studies to demonstrate Matthewâs non-messianic mapping scheme: the eschatological shepherd, the vineyard care-giver, temple construction imagery, and the Isaian herald. These reveal how Matthewâs theology of discipleship as participating in Jesusâ own vocation extends even to his hermeneutical paradigm of fulfillment.