You claimed in post 68 that the gospel in the original language provided proof that Matthew was a Cohen. So provide your proof. If it means I need to add another book or two to my library, I will gladly shell out the dough.
That he wrote something is not of itself proof. Perhaps you are familiar with Salome Alexandra? Her rule led to extremely widespread education in her domains, kicking off a golden age of learning for the common man whose effects would extend into the time of Our Lord.
By the way, your “flippant John Mark” is likely also a Levite, given that he is kin to Barnabas, who was also a Levite. Lovely how you feel free to pick and choose among the Biblical books.
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No, I said that his writing of the gospel was proof.
His framing of Yeshua’s total dedication to Torah in particular demonstrates a deep understanding of what the gospel of the kingdom is and when it was delivered.
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