Matthew

Who

Ascribed by early tradition to Matthew the tax collector. The text itself is anonymous.

When

Usually placed between AD 70 and 90.

What it is

Jesus presented to readers who know the Hebrew Scriptures: a king in the line of David, and a teacher whose words are gathered into five long blocks.

What to watch for

It keeps saying this happened to fulfil what was written. Following those quotations is following the argument of the book.

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.Matthew 5:3