MATTHEW

• Author- matthew
• Date- late 50s early 60s
• Place- antioch of syria
• Audience- jewish christians in syria
• Theme- Jesus as builder of church

MATTHEW

• Origianl name was Levi
• A tax collector, known for being greedy
• Tax collectors were known extorting
• More money for personal profit

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• Matthew was hated because of his job
• It was comtriversial for Jesus to choose matthew

MATTHEW

• Was a great recorder
• Paid attention to detail
• Keen observer of people

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