MidTerm Essay Questions Flashcards
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What is the relationship between the Torah and Matthew’s Gospel?
A
The relationship between the Torah and Matthew’s Gospel is that they were both instructions on how people could measure whether or not they were living the way God would want them to live to be God’s people. The Torah is the first five books of the Old Testament and Matthew’s Gospel parallels the Torah.
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Why did St. Paul use the art of rhetoric when writing his letters?
A
St. Paul used the art of rhetoric when writing his letters because he wanted to persuade the listeners. He included powerful images to make his argument.
