The Gospel Of Mattew Flashcards
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Structure
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Uses summary statements, temporal transitions, stereotyped formulae (that was to fulfill what was said), inclusio
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Literary characteristics of Matthew
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Follows Mark’s order mostly (shortens his stories)
Adds genealogy, birth story, and stories of Jesus’ resurrection
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Purposes
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Chatechesis- needed books to teach Christian story and way of life to converts
Liturgical- used in early Christian worship
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Jewish influence
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Genealogy establishes Jesus as son of David
Echoes of Moses and exodus
Contrast Christianity with pharisaic Judaism
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Jesus is a ….
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Teacher if Torah
Fulfillment if Torah
Personification of Torah
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Ekklesia
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Matthew is the only gospel to use this term
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Disciples
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Are treated more kindly in Matthew than Mark
Peter is representative
