Matthew Introduction (Part 3)
Gospel of MatthewSteve Gregg
In this introduction to the Gospel of Matthew, Steve Gregg discusses the authorship, composition, and style of the first book of the New Testament. He notes that the book is likely written by the disciple Matthew, a former tax collector who was called by Jesus to follow him. Gregg also highlights Matthew's use of Aramaic and his sensitivity to Jewish customs in his writing, as well as how Matthew's arrangement of Jesus' teachings differs from the Gospels of Mark and Luke.
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