The Main Reason Most Scholars Cannot Accept Matthew the Apostle

question 24

Multiple Choice

The main reason most scholars cannot accept Matthew the apostle as the author of Matthew's Gospel is because

• A)the author of Matthew made far too many historical mistakes.
• B)the author of Matthew writes in such a detached way that he could not possibly have been an eyewitness to the events of Jesus' life.
• C)the author of Matthew relied heavily upon Mark,who was not an eyewitness.
• D)the author of Matthew includes descriptions of events that Matthew the apostle did not witness.

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