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When the biblical canon was solidified in the fourth century, Matthew was the most popular and widely-used gospel for many reasons. In the Western church, reasons include the special role it assigned to Peter in relationship to the community of Christ. This gospel was also popular because it begins with a genealogy of Jesus. The gospel of Matthew also contains a more detailed resurrection account...

regard to Jewish weddings of the period seem to be accurate in this parable.29 [Mohar] The positive character of this parable should be noted—it is an exhortation to be prepared so one may indeed participate in the wedding banquet, and it shows the consequences of lack of preparation.
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