Gospel of Matthew Resources
Websites
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Talk about a loaded question. Read (or watch) as some pretty brainy religion scholars discuss the trouble with blaming Jews for killing Jesus.
Historical Documents
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Want to read up on all early Christian texts, not just the stuff in the Bible? We thought so. See you next Thursday when you're done.
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Pope John Paul II cited the parable of the workers in the vineyard to support his message of the vocation of lay people. Warning: it's pretty long with a sprinkling of big words.
Movies and TV
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Jesus in a Superman t-shirt and suspenders? Yes, please.
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Andrew Lloyd Webber gives a special shout-out to Matthew in his rock opera. How? Well, in this musical interpretation, Judas commits suicide—an act only found in Matthew.
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The Passion of the Christ definitely isn't for the faint of heart.
Video
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What would Jesus's birth been like if everyone had email, Facebook, and Google Maps? If it's anything like this video—absolutely adorable.
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Look at modern TV, quoting Jesus.
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This is what happens when a musical genius composes an oratorio based on Matthew 26-27.
Images
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Here's what Israel looked like in the 1st century. Just to give you an idea of what we're dealing with.