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This paper provides an in-depth analysis of the Book of Mathew and discusses how it was based upon the Gospel of Mark. The paper also explores the issue of anti-semitism in the Book of Mathew, despite its being the work of a Judeo-Christian community. Jesus's role as temporal and spiritual king is discussed as well. Extensive quotes from the Book of Mathew are included in the paper for analysis.

Table of Contents
The Book of Matthew: origins and sources.
Jesus Christ as Temporal King
Jesus Christ as Spiritual King
The Kingdom of Heaven and New Testament Israelis
Conclusion
References

From the Paper:

"While this may make Jesus seem very much as a spiritual leader, the evidence from the Gospel of Matthew points in two directions: to Jesus as the heir and successor of previous Kings of Israel, most particularly King David, and Jesus as the 'son of God', who is the King of Heaven. These two aspects of the Christ may seen very different ideals, but they contain within them the Jewish tradition of the Messiah, and that King is both a spiritual leader, and a ruler of the people of Israel here on earth. By looking at both aspects of Jesus as King, it should be possible to bridge the gap between them, and demonstrate how Jesus' Kingdom was perceived at the time of the Gospel of Matthew's writing."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Allen, D. M. (1999) The Kingdom in Matthew Biblical Studies Press.
• Bailey, M. (1999) "The doctrine of the Kingdom in Matthew 13" Bibliotheca Sacra Volume 156
• Hanson, K. " Transformed on the Mountain: Ritual Analysis and the Gospel of Matthew" Semeia: An Experimental Journal for Biblical Criticism
• Hagner, D. "Writing a Commentary on Matthew: Self-conscious Ruminations of an Evangelical" Semeia: An Experimental Journal for Biblical Criticism.
• Loisy. A (1936) The Origins of the New Testament

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