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The Gospels of Matthew and Luke, 2005.
This paper discusses the literary and theological devices used to describe the death of Jesus, according to the Gospels of Matthew and Luke.
2,040 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 64.95
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This paper explains that the description of Jesus as the merciful messiah is especially prevalent in the Gospel of Luke, as he emphasizes the power of forgiveness; whereas, Matthew, whose account is deeply rooted in the Old Testament, highlights the wisdom and justice of Jesus's teachings. The author points out that the question of the sources for the Gospels of Luke and Matthew has been debated often, with most scholars leaning towards the two-source hypothesis. A manuscript of Jesus's axioms and sayings, often referred to as the "Q" source, which would have served as a source for both Luke and Matthew or an earlier version of Mark's gospel. The paper relates that the story of the death of Jesus illustrates Jesus's failure to see that the connection between Jesus's and humanity's relationship with God leads to his persecution and subsequent death; however, in his death, mankind finds salvation and the opportunity to once again discover and enter into a covenant with God.
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"Jesus as the suffering servant is an overarching theme that is especially characteristic of Matthew's account of the death of Jesus but also found within Luke's gospel. When the Roman soldiers deride Jesus as the "King of the Jews" and give him a mock robe, crown, and in Matthew's gospel a scepter, Jesus suffers just as the real King of the Jews in Psalm 22. The continued mockery by the crowd also fulfills Psalm 22 as it reflects the two charges against Jesus: the threat to destroy the temple and the claim to be the Son of God or Messiah. Even Jesus' last words continue to illustrate the theme of a righteous sufferer, as they are a direct quotation of Psalm 22:1. Furthermore, the rejection of Jesus, who is essentially God's prophet, is done by the entire leadership of Israel, a clear allusion to the prophets of the Old Testament who were similarly persecuted by their own people. Jesus' response to the charges by the Sanhedrin is also remarkably similar to Jeremiah's testimony when he was on trial."l
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The "Gospel of Matthew", 2005.
This paper discusses the "Gospel of Matthew" as the central content of Christian revelation.
1,485 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper explains that the "Gospel of Matthew" contains Jesus' genealogy and information about his life from birth to his miracles and parables which provide evidence that the individual known as Jesus is the son of God, the messiah. The author points out that, in the Gospel of Mathew, the many miracles performed by Jesus are related: He revived the dead and healed the blind, mute, sick, lepers and even those who were demon possessed. The paper states that, according to the Bible, Jesus spoke to his people through parables because he felt that if they were indeed righteous, they would understand with their hearts and have no problem comprehending the message being sent.
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""Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!" These words were spoken by John, the Baptist. At the time, John the Baptist preached of repenting in the wilderness of Judah. Because of this, the people of Jerusalem, Judah, and the entire region around the Jordan came to him to be baptized. Like many others, Jesus came to be baptized by John at the Jordan. To no surprise, John tried to prevent him saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and are you coming to me?" For a righteous man like John, the Baptist to feel it necessary to be baptized by Jesus, it is obvious to the reader that Jesus was a man of great importance. These words are an indication that whether Jesus was indeed the messiah or not, he seemed to be significant enough to baptize a man that already performs baptisms for many."
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The Gospel of Matthew, 2007.
This paper discusses the Gospel of Matthew, which was one of four gospel accounts of the life of Jesus.
750 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 26.95
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In this article the writer maintains that the Gospel of Matthew is considered by many as the inspired Word of God and contains an account of the life of Jesus. The writer also notes that it covers how Jesus fulfilled the Prophecy of his being the Messiah. The writer discusses that even though Matthew tried to make this writing a book of how Christians should act in the church, he also related the story of Jesus' life and the texts of his sermons. Further, the writer claims that when Matthew did this, future readers were able to hear Jesus' exact words on how to love each other and to treat each other with forgiveness and respect.
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"In the Book of Matthew, the first two chapters cover the whole history of Jesus, from the listing of his generations and lineage, the story of Mary and Joseph's engagement through the birth and how they raised Jesus to be a man in their home.
The third chapter is about John the Baptist and how he baptized Jesus. Chapter Four begins Jesus' ministry, when he went into the desert to fast and pray, but was tempted by the devil. After that he began his preaching ministry. He gathered the disciples, Simon, Peter, Andrew, James and John, who were fishermen, and they followed him throughout Gallilee. The rest of the book of Matthew, from Chapter 5 through 26, tells the stories of his preaching and firing up the people. This section can be divided into the Sermon on the Mount, the mission Jesus gave his disciples, the Parables, the "Church Order" in which he talks about Christian relationships."
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Tthe Gospels of Matthew and Luke, 2002.
An examination of the effect of historical background on an interpretation of the gospels of Matthew and Luke.
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This essay will argue that understanding the setting of the gospels is of great importance to understanding the Christian message that they are attempting to preserve and spread. This, it may be argued, is due to the fact that the gospels are not purely imaginative literature. Instead, like histories they are engaged with contemporary events and controversies - particularly theological controversies within the early Church - in a very direct way. From this point of view, as the gospels have elements of both the literary and the historical forms of writing, a knowledge of their historical background contributes to our understanding of the texts and their messages.
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The Beatitudes in the Gospel of Matthew, 2008.
A review of the rules and lifestyle that should be practiced by Christians as per the Beatitudes in the Gospel of Matthew.
840 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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The paper discusses the Beatitudes in the Sermon on the Mount and how they are considered by some to be one the most important passages in the New Testament. The paper states that it is here that Jesus reveals the new covenant that will lead to the salvation of new followers of the Christian faith. The paper explores the context in which they were written, provides some interpretive notes, and examines Matthew's purpose in writing the passage.
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"There are several hypotheses regarding authorship of the Sermon on the Mount. The most common is that it reflects the exact words of Jesus. However, there are scholars who feel that the Sermon on the Mount, including the beatitudes was authored by Matthew and by Luke. In Luke 6:20-49, we find a similar set of beatitudes presented by Luke in the Sermon on the Plain, which some scholars contend is the same event as the Sermon on the Mount Lindberg, p. 3). The Sermon on the Plain contains a portion of the beatitudes found in the Sermon on the Mount. In addition, there are several key changes that provide clues to different authorship of the two sets of rules. The first difference is that the Sermon n Luke tends to focus on material poverty and physical conditions on earth. Matthew's version is more spiritually oriented, using terms such as "poverty" and "thirst" as metaphors for spiritual fulfillment. The beatitudes found in the Sermon on the Mount only present one side of the blessings. In Luke, the those that are blessed are presented, but then Luke presents the other side and addresses those that are cursed for their virtues as well. Matthew simply leaves them to be implied by the reader. Purpose. Regardless of the authorship of the beatitudes found in Matthew, the purpose of the passage remains the same. The Sermon on the Mount is regarded as both the starting point and a summary of the teachings of Jesus (Lindberg, p. 3). The beatitudes are not meant to show Gods favor for the unrighteous. They are meant to demonstrate compassion when bad things happen to good people (Wierbicka, p. 27). During the middle ages, the laity tested the beatitudes' blessing of the poor. Once the person was baptized, they were expected to adhere to certain doctrines and practices. Many times, they could not make tithes."
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Gospels of Mark, Matthew & Luke, 1996.
Compares events in Jesus' life covered by three books of New Testament.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 9 sources, $ 47.95
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"This research discusses the gospels of Mark, Matthew and Luke. There are four gospels in the New Testament, but only three are addressed here. The focus is on comparing and contrasting the topics covered in the three gospels.
The four gospels begin at different times in the ministry of Jesus Christ, and at different places. While John, which won't be considered here, begins the story of Jesus as God with eternity, Mark begins the story of the servant of God with John the Baptist and Jesus' baptism (1:1-13). Both Matthew and Luke, scholars at heart, begin with Jesus' lineage, a matter of much more importance to the educated person in those days than it is now (Matt. 1:1-17 and Luke 3:23-38). Matthew, seeking to show Jesus as the Son of David and fulfillment of prophecy, traces him through Joseph to establish his legal possession of the ..."
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Matthew's Gospel, 2004.
An analysis of the themes in the last three chapters of Matthew's gospel.
2,719 words (approx. 10.9 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 81.95
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While the gospels are known for teaching parables and relating the history of Jesus, a close reading of the text often reveals more. The last three chapters of the Gospel of Matthew tell the story of Jesus's suffering, death, and resurrection. Within this story, we discover themes of Jesus fulfilling prophecy, Matthew's concern for the Jews to believe in Jesus, prayer, sacrifice, courage, belief, discipleship, the futility of working against God, and the Trinity. This paper examines these themes and how they relate to our lives.
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"Jesus also provides examples of what it looks like to be a believer. While He is in the garden of Gethsemane, we see Jesus, the man, praying to His Father. In these scenes, we view Jesus as a human who suffers like we do. This is important to the lives of believers because we can know that He understands our pains and our sufferings. He prays to God, ?My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt? (Revised Standard Version Matthew 26:39). This illustrates the depth of His humanity. He was a man who experienced fears and turned to prayer as a way of dealing with them. Jesus then prays, ?My Father, if this cannot pass unless I drink it, thy will be done? (Revised Standard Version Matthew 26:42). These examples of prayer demonstrate an essential element in the life of a believer--prayer. Prayer and faith in God that things are going according to His plan are essential for every believer."
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The Synoptic Gospels and the Gospel of John, 2005.
A look at how John's Gospel is different from the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke.
1,172 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper shows the differences between the Gospel of John and the three Synoptic Gospels in the Passion Narratives. The paper reviews the writing styles, places, and people of each account.
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The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke are considered the synoptic Gospels, because they follow the same general pattern. John's Gospel, however, is distinguished from the other three in many ways. Though, the most important difference takes place in the events of the Passion Narratives.
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Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, 2006.
An overview of the gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.
1,326 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper looks at the stories behind the disciples Matthew, Mark, Luke and John as portrayed in the gospels. It discusses how Matthew was a tax collector before he became a disciple of Jesus and how he gave up everything, how Mark was discovered by Peter, how Luke was believed to be a physician and an evangelist and finally how many believe that John was Jesus' cousin.
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"Many historians agree that Luke wrote his for the Greek audience and that the book was written around 60 AD. Halley observes that much of Greek culture revolved around culture, philosophy, and education, Luke to a philosophic approach to writing his book. According to Halley, Luke's Gospel is a completely "orderly, and classical story" (Halley 485). MacArthur adds that in this Gospel, we can see Luke's petition to the Greeks because Luke "usually preferred Greek terminology over Hebraisms" (MacArthur 289). Moreover, it is important to note that Luke reinforces the "universal scope of the gospel invitation" (289). Bryant backs up this notion adding that Luke's Gospel is called a "Gospel of the nations, full of mercy and hope, assured to the world by the love of a suffering Savior" (Bryant 392)."
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The New Testament Gospels, 2000.
An analysis of the similarities and differences between the four synoptic gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke.
2,534 words (approx. 10.1 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 76.95
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The following paper analyzes possibilities for why these gospels, that are remarkably and mysteriously alike in a plethora of ways, agree on so many things yet disagree in other ways. The writer examines whether Matthew could have been the source of Mark and Luke's gospels.
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"The New Testament is one of the most significant pieces of literature ever written. It is a compilation of the story of and the lessons taught by the most notable religious figure in history: Jesus Christ. Although many use it for guidance in their personal lives and the foundation of their religions, few actually take the time to learn about its origin. When were they written? Who were the writers? What were the sources? Scholars and historians have debated and discussed these questions. The four most acknowledged books in the New Testament are the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. It has often been assumed that these books were written by four men named Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, yet further research has determined that this might not be the case. Of the four Gospels, Matthew, Mark and Luke have the most in common and are therefore are referred to as the ?Synoptic Gospels.? It is unclear why they are so remarkably similar, yet a few hypotheses have been proposed to explain why the three Gospels share so much in common. One of the most fundamental aspects of each of their Gospels is their passion narratives in which curious similarities and differences have been noted."
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Pericope Found In All Three Gospels, 2002.
Examines a pericope in three gospels: Mark, Matthew, and Luke.
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This paper examines a given pericope found in all three gospels. It includes the Two Gospel Hypotheses.
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Different Perspectives of Jesus, 2004.
An examination of how Jesus is depicted in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke.
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This paper contends that the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke offer different representations of Jesus that operate together to establish the full character of Jesus. The paper claims that different perspectives of Jesus help us to realize his importance in regards to various topics. For example, Matthew wrote his Gospel with the intention of convincing Jews that Jesus was indeed the Messiah. Mark focuses on Jesus the teacher. Luke shows us a man that was the friend of those who were typically rejected by society. The paper explains that these different portraits blend together to create the magnificence of Jesus.
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"Eugene Peterson adds that Matthew begins his Gospel "by setting the local story of Jesus in it world historical context. He makes sure that as we read his account of the birth, life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, we see the connections with everything that has gone before" (Peterson 8). John MacArthur states that Matthew "argues that Christ is the Messiah" (MacArthur Gospel According to Jesus 61) and "describes a series of Jesus' miracles categorically selected to show the range of the Messiah's credentials" (61). Halley points out that "tradition says that Matthew preached in Palestine for some years, and then traveled to other countries; that he wrote his Gospel originally in Hebrew, and some years later, probably about A. D. 60, issued a more complete edition in Greek" (Halley 413). The context of the Gospel helps establish its credibility."
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The Beatitudes in Matthew, 2005.
An analysis of the eight beatitudes in Matthew's gospel.
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This paper discusses the meaning of the beatitudes in Matthew, delivered at the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount, solemn blessings that constitute the first of Christ's sermons in the Gospel of St. Matthew.
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The Beatitudes, 2007.
This paper investigates the literature that explains the Beatitudes as found in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke.
2,195 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 68.95
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This paper explains that the comparison between the Beatitudes as recorded by Matthew and Luke exemplify significant differences in length, style and direction and, yet, they appear to converge within the context of meaning and message. The author discusses several sources to collect theologically-driven perceptions with emphasis on historical and literary analysis. The paper relates that perhaps Jesus did not speak the words recorded, as noted in the Guelich text, but it is Matthew and Luke who artfully immortalized his teachings. The author points out that the poetic and eloquent prose of Matthew stylistically combats Luke's terse and declarative rhetoric; however, the differences provide insight to perception. The paper states that eyewitness accounts spoke to multiple versions of the teachings, but all proclaim the thematic principle of redemption.
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"The commentators address the organization of Matthew's account as a tool for teaching. They note that sayings in the Gospel were perhaps "arranged in forms which ensured their easy committal to memory." This further drives their viewpoint of the disciples being the receptors of the sermon--is it not appropriate to direct a teaching to those who would become teachers? Albright and Mann explain their interpretation of the verse as "proclaiming the Freedom." It is the beginning of a freedom from the Law of the Old Covenant. The commentators state that "men of the Kingdom are confronted with the demand of God in its starkest form and bidden to obey.""
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Jesus Christ as the King in the Book of Matthew, 2006.
A paper exploring the Book of Matthew's use of the symbol of king to authenticate Jesus as the Messiah.
4,680 words (approx. 18.7 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 120.95
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This paper discusses how, throughout the Gospel, Matthew uses the symbol of king, in its various manifestations, to authenticate Jesus as the Messiah, to link with the Old Testament and the Torah, and to describe Jesus' role as the bringer of the law and the model and teacher of righteousness.
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Introduction
Genealogy
Infancy Narrative
Herod Comparison
Comparisons with Old Testament Figures
Law and Torah
Pharisees
John the Baptist
Unmerciful Servant Parable
King and Teacher
Passion Narrative
Conclusion
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"The Gospel of Matthew endeavors to show that Jesus of Nazareth was the promised Messiah, he "of whom Moses in the law and the prophets did write," the King, and that in him the ancient prophecies had their fulfillment. In writing his Gospel, Matthew set out to illustrate that Jesus, in his life and in his death, fulfilled the prophecies and effectively made Judaism complete. This Gospel sets forth a view of Jesus as Christ and portrays him as an heir to King David's throne. The Gospel of Matthew describes all social relationships under the core symbol of the kingdom of God. The dominant subject is Jesus, and Matthew explicitly claims the law and the prophets of the Hebrew Bible as the source."
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