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Anonymous |
| Title |
The Bible, King James version, Book 40: Matthew
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gospel_of_Matthew
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
This eBook was produced by David Widger with the help of Derek Andrew's text from January 1992 and the work of Bryan Taylor in November 2002
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| Summary |
"The Bible" by Anonymous is a historical and religious text written in the early centuries AD, with the Book of Matthew specifically comprising part of the New Testament. It covers the life, teachings, and significance of Jesus Christ, presenting his lineage, birth, ministry, and the principles of his teachings. This book serves as a foundational aspect of Christian beliefs, detailing the significance of Jesus in the context of Jewish prophecy and his role as the Messiah. The opening of the Book of Matthew presents a genealogical record that traces the lineage of Jesus Christ from Abraham through David, emphasizing his Davidic heritage. It details the miraculous conception of Jesus, born to the Virgin Mary, and introduces Joseph’s initial doubts about the situation until an angel reassures him. The narrative progresses to events surrounding Jesus' birth, including the visit from the wise men and King Herod's reaction, leading to the family's flight to Egypt to escape Herod’s decree. The beginning sets the stage for Jesus' public ministry, establishing his divine mission and highlighting key themes of faith, redemption, and fulfillment of prophecy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BS: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament
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| Subject |
Bible. Matthew
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
8040 |
| Release Date |
Apr 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 26, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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