Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Though most biblical genealogists include only male heirs, Matthew included some of Jesus' female ancestors.
2. Matthew's Gospel was most likely composed in Antioch, Syria.
3. One reason Matthew may have based his genealogical information upon the number fourteen is because the Hebrew word for David contains consonants whose numerical value equals fourteen.
4. Matthew's Gospel relies less upon connections to Hebrew prophecy than any other Gospel.
5. The author of Mark's Gospel clearly identifies himself.



1. TRUE
2. TRUE
3. TRUE
4. FALSE
5. FALSE

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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