Who wrote the book of Matthew and why?
It has traditionally been attributed to St. Matthew the Evangelist, one of the 12 Apostles, described in the text as a tax collector (10:3). The Gospel According to Matthew was composed in Greek, probably sometime after 70 ce, with evident dependence on the earlier Gospel According to Mark.
Why was the Gospel written?
to tell historical details, or to tell the events of Jesus’s life in the order in which they happened. in his mind the particular needs of the people for whom he was writing. for a written gospel.
Who was Matthew’s Gospel written for?
Jewish Christian
Who was Matthew writing for? Matthew’s gospel is clearly written for a Jewish Christian audience living within the immediate proximity of the homeland itself. Matthew’s is the most Jewish of all the gospels.
Why is Matthew’s Gospel unique?
The Gospel of Matthew mainly differs from the other gospels due to its heavily Jewish perspective. He also quotes the Old Testament far more than any of the other gospels. He spends a great deal of time pointing out references from the Torah present in Jesus’ teachings.
What are five possible reasons for why the Gospels were written?
Mark wrote his Gospel because:
- key people who knew Jesus and remembered the stories were dying.
- the stories needed to be preserved.
- persecuted Christians needed strength from Jesus’ life.
- it was important to have a written record of the events of Jesus’ life.
What did Matthew assume about his audience?
What did Matthew assume about his audience? He assumed that they knew certain aspects of Jewish life and culture and did not spend time explaining these things. Why did Matthew organize his Gospel sos neatly? So his readers would be able to remember a lot about Jesus’ life and teachings.
What is the main purpose of the Gospels?
Thus the purpose of the Gospels is to proclaim the good news of what God has done in and through Jesus Christ so that people will respond by repentance.