Matthew

  • Matthew (Bible Translation History)

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    1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3 Reformation and Renaissance Translations (16th–17th Century CE) 1.4 Modern Translations (18th Century–Present) 2. Textual Criticism and Manuscript Traditions 2.1 Key Manuscripts 2.2 Textual Variants and Their Impact 2.3 Scholarly Methods…

  • 40. Matthew (Bible Summary)

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    The Birth and Early Years of Jesus (chs. 1–2) His Genealogy (1:1–17) His Birth (1:18—2:12) His Sojourn in Egypt (2:13–23) The Beginnings of Jesus’ Ministry (3:1—4:11) Jesus’ Forerunner – John the Baptist (3:1–12) The Baptism of Jesus (3:13–17) His Temptation (4:1–11) Jesus’ Ministry in Galilee (4:12—14:12) The Beginning of the…

  • Comparative Gospel Genealogies

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    Luke’s Alternate Genealogy (Luke 3:23–38) OverviewLuke’s genealogy traces a biological or possibly maternal lineage—likely through Mary—moving in reverse chronological order from Jesus back to Adam. It records 76 names, amounting to 75 generations before Christ, and offers a distinct theological emphasis compared to Matthew’s account. Genealogical Path Luke begins with…

  • 40. Matthew (Bible Overview)

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    (1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Matthew – named after the traditional author, the apostle Matthew (also called Levi), a former tax collector turned disciple of Jesus• Definition: The first Gospel in the New Testament, presenting Jesus as the promised Messiah, the fulfilment of Old Testament prophecy, and…

  • Comparison with Matthew’s Genealogy and Luke’s Genealogy

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    Genealogical Direction and StructureLuke’s genealogy is presented in reverse chronological order, beginning with Jesus and tracing back to Adam and ultimately to God. Matthew’s genealogy proceeds in forward order, starting from Abraham and culminating in Jesus. Luke records seventy-six names in a continuous linear list without thematic divisions. In contrast,…

  • 40. Matthew (Prefiguring Jesus) 

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    Foreshadowing Jesus in the Book of Matthew 1. Introduction: Overview of the Book and Its Foreshadowing Themes 2. Historical and Theological Context 3. Narrative Structure and Christ-Centred Motifs 4. Typology and Symbols of Christ 5. Messianic Prophecies and Previews 6. Theological and Christological Significance 7. Redemptive Legacy and Christian Application…