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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.

1. And in those days.] The evangelist shows us first the message of the forerunner [1–6], secondly his opposition to the Pharisees [7–12]. In the first part, the evangelist a. describes the circumstances of the message; b. he gives the words in which it is conveyed; c. he confirms it by the example of the messenger; d. he states its immediate effects. 1. Message of forerunner a. The circumstances of the message: α. The time is indicated in the words “and in those days,” which is the indefinite formula
Matthew 3:1