volume 6, issue 2, 2014, pages 137-157

DOI: https://doi.org/10.64438/sbsGPGW3762
Published online: 2014-12-01
Published in print: 2014-12-30

Abstract: The submitted literary-theological research draws attention to the unique occurrence of the prophet Jeremiah’s name in the New Testament. The aim of this study is to give an answer to the question whether it is possible to perceive the prophet Jeremiah in the Gospel according to Matthew as a figure, by whom the evangelist points to the fulfilment of God’s plan despite of evil circumstances of Jesus’ life. In the first part we present briefly the motif of fulfilment of Scripture in the Gospel according to Matthew. In the second part we deal with so-called formula quotations related to that motif and we pay attention to those formula quotations which mention the name Jeremiah. The third chapter is devoted to the theology of texts in which occurs the name Jeremiah and considers the problem of evil presented by tragic and painful events in the life of Messiah. The evangelist himself is particularly receptive to that problem. The examination of texts which mention the name of prophet Jeremiah in relation to bitter and sorrowful events of Jesus’ life led us to the following conclusion: The evangelist in these texts points to the fulfilment of God’s plan despite the mystery of evil. So he makes clear that despite the pain and tragic events in Jesus’ life God has his plan of mankind’s salvation firmly in his hands.