The Gospel of Matthew is concerned with the position of these early Christian churches within Israel, or in its relationship to what we call Judaism. And these are concerns that belong to the time ...

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Second only to the narrative of Jesus’ birth in a manger, the image of the magi honoring the holy infant with royal gifts is a quintessential Christmas scene. Last year’s reflection (see article) on ...

The Gospel According to St. Matthew has been extravagantly hailed as the best film ever made about Christ, possibly one of the best films ever made. Nothing in my experience of De Mille-school ...

An eye-witness received special grace and guidance from the Holy Spirit to give a faithful account of information received from other sources. The Gospel of Matthew is a treasure house stored with a ...

The evangelist who composed the gospel of Matthew was probably a Jewish Christian, possibly a scribe. The historical evidence suggests that he wrote between 80 and 90 CE and addressed his work to a ...

Let the Scriptures enrich your spiritual life! Explore the Gospel of Matthew in this course. In the first week, an article by Dr. Philip A. Cunningham helps participants gain an overview of the Gospel ...