Gospel of Matthew
Also known as Matthew, Gospel according to Matthew, Gospel according to St Matthew, Gospel according to St. Matthew, Gospel of St Matthew, Gospel of St. Matthew
book of the New Testament
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The Gospel of Matthew is a book in the New Testament that tells the story of the life, teachings, and death of Jesus Christ. It is significant as one of the foundational texts of Christianity and has been influential in shaping Christian beliefs and practices for nearly 2,000 years.
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The Gospel of Matthew is the first book of the New Testament and one of the three synoptic Gospels. It tells the story of who the author believes is Israel's messiah (Christ), Jesus, his resurrection, and his mission to the world. The Gospel of Matthew presents Jesus as the fulfillment of Jewish prophecy.
Matthew wishes to emphasize that the Jewish tradition should not be lost in an increasingly gentile church. The gospel reflects conflicts between Jewish Christians and other Jews, particularly with its criticism of the scribes and Pharisees, presenting the view that the Kingdom of Heaven has been taken away from them and given to the church. It emphasizes Jesus’s role as the Son of David, Son of Man, and Son of God, and frames his teachings, miracles, and parables to reflect both Jewish law and the Christian church. Structured around alternating narratives and discourses—including the Sermon on the Mount, parables, and instructions for discipleship—it culminates in the Passion, Resurrection, and the Great Commission.