This paper tries to put down the basic terms for the functioning of redaction criticism as an exegetical tool for New Testament exegesis. The author uses Matthew 10 as a test case.

This document contains course material used as an introduction to the methods and tools for New Testament exegesis. It introduces students to a number of hermeneutical issues related to interpreting the New Testament. The focus of this course is on the basic steps in the exegesis of the New Testament.