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  1. Étude 1 : L’appel d’un autre disciple, Matthieu
  2. Étude 2 : Le vrai nom de Matthieu ?

The beginning of the ministry in Galilee

  • The calling of another disciple, Matthew

    The article examines Jesus' calling of Matthew, highlighting his unique role among the disciples as the future writer of the Gospel. Matthew leaves his work as a tax collector to follow Christ after having known him previously, probably through John the Baptist. This calling is significant because it makes Matthew a crucial spokesman for the apostles.

    Luke 5.27-28 (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.And he left all, rose up, and followed him.
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Contradictions

  • 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.

    Mark 2.14 (King James Version) :
    And as he passed by, he saw Levi the son of Alphæus sitting at the receipt of custom, and said unto him, Follow me. And he arose and followed him.
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Further reading
  • ANN008 The Gospel of Matthew

    The Gospel of Matthew is the work of the apostle, a former tax collector from Capernaum, chosen by the Twelve to record their collective testimony. He seeks to show…