{"product_id":"saint-matthew-the-evangelist-thomas-flanagan-9798263872762","title":"Saint Matthew The Evangelist: his life, mission \u0026 legacy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSaint Matthew the Evangelist: His Life, Mission, and Legacy\u003c\/i\u003e offers a comprehensive exploration of one of Christ's chosen Apostles and the inspired author of the first Gospel. Once a tax collector under Roman rule, Matthew's life was dramatically transformed when Jesus called him to discipleship. This book traces his journey from publican to preacher, highlighting his role among the Twelve, his witness of Christ's miracles and teachings, and his unique perspective as the writer of the Gospel that bridges Jewish tradition with the message of the Kingdom of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders will discover the missionary zeal that carried Matthew beyond Palestine, the traditions of his preaching and martyrdom, and the profound theological themes preserved in his Gospel-such as the Sermon on the Mount, the parables of the Kingdom, and the Great Commission. The book also examines how the Church remembers and honors Matthew through liturgy, art, and devotion, while reflecting on the enduring lessons of faith, humility, and transformation that his life offers to modern believers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRichly detailed yet accessible, this volume is both a historical and spiritual journey into the legacy of Saint Matthew-a man whose encounter with Christ forever changed him and continues to inspire the world today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Thomas Flanagan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798263872762\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/04\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 62\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.21lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.13d","brand":"Thomas Flanagan","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47520856375551,"sku":"9798263872762","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d9cab887-daf1-4946-a2e1-b557f14c4124.jpg?v=1762887410","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/saint-matthew-the-evangelist-thomas-flanagan-9798263872762","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}