Matthew, Saint | Evangelist

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Saint Matthew, born Levi, was a first-century tax collector who became an apostle of Jesus Christ. He is traditionally credited with authoring the Gospel of Matthew, a key text in the Christian New Testament. Although the exact dates of his birth and death are uncertain, his transformative journey from a tax collector to a revered […]

Zacchaeus | Biblical Tax Collector

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Zacchaeus, a tax collector in Jericho during the time of Jesus Christ, is a notable figure in the New Testament. While the exact dates of his birth and death remain unknown, his encounter with Jesus, as recounted in the Gospel of Luke (Luke 19:1-10), provides significant insights into themes of repentance and redemption. Zacchaeus, a […]