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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.

4. And assembling together.] 2. The evangelist names two classes of persons called together by king Herod in order to be consulted about the particulars concerning the promised Messias: a.] the chief priests; b.] the scribes of the people. Since the same classes of men will recur constantly in the gospel, we briefly explain their standing in the Jewish community, a.] Among the chief priests must be numbered first the high priest proper, who was during the period subsequent to the exile both the religious
Matthew 2:4