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Matthew the Apostle

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Matthew the Apostle was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus. According to Christian traditions, he was also one of the four Evangelists as author of the Gospel of Matthew, and thus is also known as Matthew the Evangelist. The claim of his gospel authorship is rejected by most modern biblical scholars, though the "traditional authorship still has its defenders." The New Testament records that as a disciple, he followed Jesus. Church Fathers, such as Irenaeus and Clement of Alexandria, relate that Matthew preached the gospel in Judea before going to other countries. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Matthew the Apostle is the 24th most popular religious figure (up from 27th in 2019), the 5th most popular biography from Israel (up from 11th in 2019) and the 5th most popular Israeli Religious Figure.

Matthew the apostle is most famous for writing the gospel of Matthew.

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Among RELIGIOUS FIGURES

Among religious figures, Matthew the Apostle ranks 24 out of 3,187. Before him are Abu Bakr, John the Baptist, Tutankhamun, Pope Leo XIII, Aaron, and Jacob. After him are Saint Nicholas, Pope Paul VI, Pope John XXIII, Saint Anne, Francis of Assisi, and Pope Pius XII.

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Among people born in 10, Matthew the Apostle ranks 1. After him are Mark the Evangelist, Hero of Alexandria, John the Evangelist, Saint Eustace, Tigellinus, Antonius Felix, Gaius Suetonius Paulinus, Vardanes I, Gotarzes II of Parthia, Lucius Annaeus Cornutus, and Minjung of Goguryeo. Among people deceased in 74, Matthew the Apostle ranks 1. After him are Caenis, and Polemon II of Pontus.

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In Israel

Among people born in Israel, Matthew the Apostle ranks 5 out of 466. Before him are Mary, mother of Jesus (-100), Jesus (-4), Saint Joseph (-100), and John the Baptist (-20). After him are Isaac (-1900), Ramesses II (-1303), Elijah (-1000), Jonah (-850), Herod the Great (-73), Matthias the Apostle (1), and James, brother of Jesus (-20).

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Among RELIGIOUS FIGURES In Israel

Among religious figures born in Israel, Matthew the Apostle ranks 5. Before him are Mary, mother of Jesus (-100), Jesus (-4), Saint Joseph (-100), and John the Baptist (-20). After him are Isaac (-1900), Elijah (-1000), Jonah (-850), Matthias the Apostle (1), James, brother of Jesus (-20), Samson (-1118), and Mary Magdalene (-10).

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