$image\bible_persp9.jpg$ Matthew

Latin: Incipit Evangelium Secundum Mattheum

Greek: Kata Maththaion, According to Matthew

Author: Matthew the Tax Collector.

Date: 60’s

Place: Possibly Antioch in Syria

Written to: Jews in Syria or Israel

Doctrinal Classification: Gospel Account

General Theme: Jesus the Messiah as King

Jesus the King (Lion) (Purple).

Presents Jesus as the Messiah. Genealogy of Jesus through Joseph from the royal line of David. Fulfillment of O.T. prophecy.