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G

Gabriel

Angel who appeared to announce in Daniel 9 that the exile would last hundreds of years. In Luke, he announces the birth of John the Baptist and the birth of Jesus. 

I

Irenaeus

Early Christian writer (130-202). Wrote Against Heresies, in which he says affirms the validity of the four gospels, and also makes the following comment on the Gospel of Matthew: "Matthew also issued a written Gospel among the Hebrews in their own dialect, while Peter and Paul were preaching at Rome, and laying the foundations of the Church."

J

Joseph

The legal father of Jesus (not physical), husband of Mary, descendant of David.

Josephus

Jewish historian from the 1st century A.D. Mentions Jesus Christ in his writings.

K

Kahal

Hebrew term for assembly, people of God

Kingdom of Heaven

Phrase used only by Matthew to refer to the new spiritual realm established by Jesus. Matthew uses this phrase without the name "God" to follow the Jewish custom of avoiding using His name.

Kratiste

Greek expression (transliteration) meaning "most excellent," a person of highest honor, sometimes used for Roman governors. Luke uses the expression when he refers to Theophilus.

Kurios

Greek word (transliteration) for "Lord."

L

Levi

Matthew's other name

M

Moses

Old Testament liberator who appeard with Elijah at the transfiguration of Jesus.


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