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The Gospel of Matthew

Year A of the Sunday lectionary draws its Gospel readings from Matthew, and this introduction sets the stage. Dr. Brant Pitre introduces the Gospel of Matthew—its portrait of Jesus as the Messiah who fulfills the Old Testament promises to Israel, and its place as the anchor of the Year A readings. It prepares you to follow Matthew through the coming year of Sundays.

Introduction to Matthew


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Introduction to Matthew


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The Gospel of Matthew: Frequently Asked Questions

What is this study about?
An introduction to the Gospel of Matthew, read on Sundays in Year A.

Whose Gospel is read in Year A?
Matthew's—the lectionary reads through Matthew across the Sundays of Ordinary Time in Year A.

How does Matthew portray Jesus?
As the Messiah and the fulfillment of the Old Testament promises to Israel.

Why begin the year with an introduction to Matthew?
So the faithful can follow the Gospel with understanding through the year.

What is the theme?
Matthew, the Gospel of Year A.

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