Book Introduction
Matthew
Written by Matthew (Levi)
The Author
Matthew (Levi) — A tax collector turned — went from working for Rome to writing about the Jewish
Traditionally attributed to Matthew the . The gospel itself is technically anonymous, but early church tradition consistently names him as the author.
Written
50s-70s AD
Audience
Jewish believers who knew their Old Testament
Purpose
To prove that Jesus is the promised who fulfills Old Testament
Key Locations in Matthew
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What's It About?
Matthew's gospel is basically a legal brief proving Jesus is the one Israel's been waiting for. Heavy on OT callbacks, structured around five major teaching blocks, and laser-focused on the .
Key Themes
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