At a glance
- What
- A Gospel presenting Jesus as Israel's promised messiah and a new Moses.
- When
- Events around 28–30 CE; written roughly 80–90 CE.
- Who
- Traditionally Matthew the tax-collector; authorship is debated.
- To whom
- A largely Jewish-Christian audience, shown Jesus as the fulfilment of Israel's scriptures.
- Why
- To present Jesus as the messiah and teacher who fulfils the Law and the Prophets.
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