Essay Hooks : What role did Matthew the Apostle play in the development of early Christianity?

Essay Hooks #1

1. From Tax Collector to Evangelist: How Matthew's Transformation Shaped Early Christian Doctrine

2. The Pen Behind the Gospel: Exploring Matthew's Influence on Christian Teachings

3. Matthew: The Apostle Who Bridged the Gap Between Judaism and Christianity

4. The Accountant of Souls: Matthew's Role in Spreading the Message of Jesus

5. From Levi to Matthew: A Journey of Faith and Its Impact on Early Christianity

Sources:

• The Bible
• Early Christian Writings
• Church History by Eusebius
• The Apostolic Fathers
• New Testament Scholarship

Essay Hooks #2

1. What impact did Matthew the Apostle have on the early Christian community?

2. Explore the significance of Matthew as one of Jesus twelve apostles.

3. How did Matthew contribute to the spread of Christianity in its early days?

4. Discuss the role of Matthew in shaping the narrative of Jesus life and teachings.

5. Delve into the unique perspective that Matthew brought to the development of early Christianity.

Sources

• The Impact of Matthew A Study of Early Christian Community
• Matthew The Significance of Being One of Jesus Twelve Apostles
• Matthews Contribution to the Spread of Early Christianity
• Matthew Shaping the Narrative of Jesus Life and Teachings
• Matthews Unique Perspective in Early Christianity Development

6. Analyze how Matthew's background as a tax collector influenced his perspective and role in the early Christian community.

7. Examine Matthew's Gospel and its unique teachings and themes compared to the other Gospels, and how it contributed to early Christian theology.

8. Discuss Matthew's role in emphasizing the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies in Jesus' life and ministry, and how this impacted the early Christian understanding of Jesus as the Messiah.

9. Explore Matthew's role in evangelizing and teaching the message of Christianity to different communities, both Jewish and Gentile, and how this helped in the growth and spread of the faith.

10. Consider the lasting impact of Matthew's contributions on the development and shaping of early Christian beliefs and practices, and how they continue to influence Christian thought and theology today.