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Examining the topological structure of Matthew, A. J. Maas provides careful exposition and discourse of Gospel of Matthew in relationship to the other Synoptic Gospels. Drawing resolutely on the writings of the Early Church Fathers, A. J. Maas establishes the importance of the Gospel of Matthew.

43. And when an unclean spirit.] d. Consequence of the Jews’ attitude. The following passage approaches almost to a formal parable, in which the action of the devil is compared with a well-known propensity of man [Jans. Caj. Mald. Lap.]. α. “When an unclean spirit is gone out of a man” and the following, “whence I came out,” are expressions wholly in keeping with the pride of the devil, as if he had left his dwelling of his own accord. β. “He walketh through dry places” can hardly refer to the popular
Matthew 12:43