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synoptic
synoptic Synoptic Gospels the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, which give an account of the events from a similar point of view, as contrasted with that of John.Synoptic problem the question of the relationship between these Gospels. The general view is that Mark is the earlier text and that... Read more |
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Synoptic Gospels
Synoptic Gospels [Gr. synopsis =view together], the first three Gospels ( Matthew , Mark , and Luke ), considered as a unit. They bear greater similarity to each other than any of them does to John , which differs from them also in purpose. The question of the relations between the three is... Read more |
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Saint Matthew
Saint Matthew in the New Testament, one of the Twelve Apostles. Also called Levi, he was a publican (tax collector) from Capernaum. Since the 2d cent. the first Gospel (see Matthew, Gospel according to ) has been attributed to him, but the attribution is almost certainly incorrect. Matthew is said... Read more |
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Matthew Henson
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Sir Stanley Matthews
Matthews, Sir Stanley (1915–2000). Footballer. Born at Hanley in the Potteries, Matthews made his début for Stoke City in 1932 and his first appearance for England in 1934, when he scored one of his comparatively rare goals. From 1947 to 1961 he played for Blackpool, returned to Stoke... Read more |
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Brander Matthews
Brander Matthews (James Brander Matthews), 1852-1929, American author and teacher, b. New Orleans. Matthews was a well-known figure in theatrical and literary circles in Paris and London as well as in New York City. He began to teach at Columbia Univ. in 1891 and in 1900 was appointed the first... Read more |
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Gospel according to Matthew
Gospel according to Matthew 1st book of the New Testament. Scholars conjecture that it was written for the church at Antioch toward the end of the 1st cent. Traditonally regarded as the earliest Gospel, it is now generally accepted that it postdates the Gospel of St. Mark and drew considerable... Read more |
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Matthew Sweet
Matthew Sweet Singer, songwriter, guitarist Broke Through With Harder-Edged Girlfriend “Luscious Pure Pop” Emotional Honesty Selected discography Sources Matthew Sweet released two widely acclaimed albums before getting the listening public’s attention. Despite critical... Read more |
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Matthew Flinders
Matthew Flinders 1774-1814, English naval captain and hydrographer, noted for his charting and coast surveys of Australia and Tasmania. From 1795 to 1799 and again from 1801 to 1803 he made valuable maps and charts of the water and coasts, circumnavigating both Australia and Tasmania. He is said to... Read more |
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Matthew
Matthew ♂ English form of the name of the Christian evangelist, author of the first gospel in the New Testament. His name is a form of the Hebrew name Mattathia, meaning ‘gift of God’, which is fairly common in the Old Testament, being rendered in the Authorized Version in a... Read more |
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