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St. Matthew

Apostle and tax collector, author of the first Gospel.

minor

Also known as Matthew, Matt

First appearance: the child in the midst

St. Matthew shows up with force in The Hands of the Father. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as one of the evangelists who does not record the commendation, but only the Eloi cry and the loud cry.
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St. Matthew first appears in 0004 the child in the midst.

In The Hands of the Father: Mentioned as one of the evangelists who does not record the commendation, but only the Eloi cry and the loud cry.

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DADavidSPSt. PaulTYThe YouthTCThe ChildJCJesus ChristSMSt. Matthew

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  • Supporting Figures and Symbols
  • Foundational Religious Archetypes
  • Central Biblical Figures

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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