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Name: Gospel According to Matthew
Author: unknown, but attributed to the Apostle Matthew
Dating: c. 85 CE
Gospel According to Matthew:
The Gospel according to Matthew, one
of the three synoptic gospels, was written around 85 CE - probably by a
second-generation Jewish Christian who was one of those who were convinced that Jesus
was the promised Jewish Messiah.
Also Known As: none
Alternate Spellings: none
Common Misspellings: none
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