The Analyzed Bible, Volume 3 (3rd ed.)

"Matthew was a Hebrew, whose calling in life was that of a tax-gatherer under the Roman government. His writing evidences his acquaintance with the Hebrew Scriptures, and especially with those which foretold the coming of the Messiah King. Thus, both in his religious thinking and in the prosecution of his daily calling he was familiar with the idea of government."--From Matthew: Jesus Christ the King "The only satisfactory introduction to the book of Revelation is found in the text thereof, whic