Commentary on the Book of Matthew

The book of Matthew is the first of the four Gospels in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. It is a narrative of the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

The book of Matthew begins with the genealogy of Jesus, tracing his lineage back to Abraham, and then proceeds to describe his birth and early life. It goes on to recount Jesus' public ministry, including his teachings, miracles, and controversies with religious leaders.

One of the central themes of the book of Matthew is Jesus as the Messiah and fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy. It emphasizes his role as the Savior of the world and the establishment of his kingdom.

The book of Matthew also contains the famous Sermon on the Mount, which is a collection of Jesus' teachings on topics such as the Beatitudes, love for enemies, and the Lord's Prayer. Additionally, it includes the accounts of Jesus' arrest, trial, crucifixion, and resurrection.

The Book of Matthew is one of the four Gospels in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. While the authorship of the Gospel of Matthew is not definitively known, it is traditionally attributed to the apostle Matthew, also known as Levi, who was one of the twelve disciples of Jesus. However, some scholars suggest that the book was written by a later unknown author who used the name of Matthew to give the book authority. The Gospel of Matthew was written in Koine Greek and is believed to have been written between AD 70 and 100.