The Vision of Matthew: Christ, Church, and Morality in the First Gospel by John P. Meier (1979) is a profound theological study analyzing how Matthew's Gospel redefines the figure of Christ, the structure of the church, and the moral demands of Christians. It highlights the early church's transition from its Jewish roots to a universal community. Part I: The Crisis of Matthew's Church: The author explores the background of Matthew's community as it transitioned from a narrow Jewish-Christian community to a broader Gentile (non-Jewish) future, as well as Matthew's reinterpretation of the older tradition. Part II: Christology and the Church: provides a running commentary on Matthew's Gospel, highlighting the close relationship between the figure of Christ and the structure of the church (ecclesiology). Part III: Morality: focuses on crucial moral questions, particularly a close analysis of the Sermon on the Mount, including Matthew 5:17–20 and 5:21–48. This book is suitable for pastors or theology students seeking a deeper understanding of Matthew's theology.