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The '''Gospel of Matthew''' is the 1st book in the [[New Testament]].  It is one of four gospels.  It tells the story of the life of [[Jesus]] as conveyed by [[Matthew]], one of Jesus' [[disciples]].  Matthew is one of the [[synoptic gospels]] meaning part of the grouping of Matthew, [[Gospel of Mark|Mark]], and [[Luke]].  The three share a common structure which shows an interrelationship.  It is generally believed today that Mark came first and Matthew and Luke borrowed his structure, but church tradition held that Matthew was first and some still follow this idea.  There is reference by the church fathers to a gospel of Matthew originally being written in [[Aramaic]].  If this is the case, the original of that work has been lost to time.   
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The '''Gospel of Matthew''' is the first book in the [[New Testament]].  It is one of four [[gospel]]s.  It tells the story of the life of [[Jesus]] as conveyed by [[Matthew]], one of Jesus' [[disciples]].  Matthew is one of the [[synoptic gospels]], meaning part of the grouping of Matthew, [[Gospel of Mark|Mark]], and [[Luke]].  The three share a common structure which shows an interrelationship.  It is generally believed today that Mark came first and Matthew and Luke borrowed his structure, but church tradition held that Matthew was first and some still follow this idea.  There is reference by the church fathers to a gospel of Matthew originally being written in [[Aramaic]].  If this is the case, the original of that work has been lost to time.   
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The purpose of Matthew is to show that Jesus is the [[Messiah]] who has come according to the Old Testament scriptures.  Indeed, Matthew includes 9 additional proof texts that the others Gospels do not.  Matthew is also known for the use of sermons, such as the [[sermon on the mount]].  It is these sermons that contribute to Matthew's size more than the any extra content or stories within the text.
 
The purpose of Matthew is to show that Jesus is the [[Messiah]] who has come according to the Old Testament scriptures.  Indeed, Matthew includes 9 additional proof texts that the others Gospels do not.  Matthew is also known for the use of sermons, such as the [[sermon on the mount]].  It is these sermons that contribute to Matthew's size more than the any extra content or stories within the text.
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