... in a more distinct light, and analyze how and why Matthew would have made certain additions or subtractions. The first contrast to look at is the messages of the two Gospels. Mark uses the symbolism of the cross as a representation of Jesus, while Matthew uses the symbol of the Torah. Why the two different symbols? Mark's Gospel focuses on the following of Jesus. Mark tells ... us we must all pick and bear our own cross in order to follow in the footsteps of our ... as Torah. By having Jesus echo the Torah in his message, Matthew can relate with the Jews while also speaking to the Gent...

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