The Way to God and How to Find It · Character
Matthew
Apostle and gospel writer; his account of Christ's teaching is referenced.
minor
Also known as I.
First appearance: the way to god and how to find it
Matthew's tie to Jesus Christ is one of the pressures that moves The Way to God and How to Find It—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
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With Jesus Christ (professional): Matthew is a tax collector turned disciple, called by Jesus to follow him and later write a gospel. With Peter (friendship): Matthew and Peter are fellow disciples who work together in Jesus' ministry. With Jesus Christ (professional): Matthew is a tax collector turned disciple, called by Jesus to follow him and later write a gospel.
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Character Web
8 connectionsA slice of how Matthew sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Professional
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Central Figures of Redemption
- Protagonist
- Examples and Warnings from History
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
The emotional/psychological peak occurs in the stark diagnosis of the backslider’s condition—their ear is “unc…
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- Jesus Christ
professional · positive
Matthew is a tax collector turned disciple, called by Jesus to follow him and later write… How this plays out →
- Peter
friendship · positive
- Jesus Christ
professional · positive
Matthew is a tax collector turned disciple, called by Jesus to follow him and later write… How this plays out →
- Peter
friendship · positive
Relationship notes
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