Matthew's Study

The Gospel of Matthew is one of the four canonical accounts of Jesus' life and is the first book of the New Testament. Written for readers of Jewish origin, it presents Jesus as the Messiah foretold by the prophets, weaving numerous links with the Old Testament. This study path offers an in-depth reading of this foundational text, shedding light on its distinctive narrative and theological features.

The articles gathered here address essential Gospel passages, from the context of Jesus' birth and the Nativity accounts to major discourses such as the Sermon on the Mount. They adopt a Gospel synopsis approach, comparing Matthew with the other Gospels to better understand this author's distinctive editorial choices.

This study path will interest both beginners and readers wishing to deepen their knowledge of the Gospels. Each study offers historical, cultural and theological insights to help readers engage more fully with the message of this text.

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CTD037 Matthew's real name?
The article discusses the identity of the disciple Matthew, also called Levi in some Gospels. It explains that this variation in name reflects 1st-century naming practices, when people often had several names depending on their social and religious contexts.

Luke 5.27 (King James Version) :
And after these things he went forth, and saw a publican, named Levi, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he said unto him, Follow me.
King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org

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