Matthew Flashcards
0
Q
what is his approximate date of authorship?
A
AD 85
1
Q
Who was Matthew?
A
A Jewish Christian well-versed in the Hebrew Scriptures
2
Q
Who was his intended audience?
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A mixed community of Jewish Christians and Gentiles
3
Q
What was his image of Jesus?
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- he wanted the Jewish Christians to know that believing Jesus was a continuation of their tradition
- he highlights how Jesus was the fulfillment of many Old Testament hopes and prophecies
- Jesus has Jewish ancenstry
