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CTD036
The tenth apostle's name?
The article explores differences in the name of the tenth apostle in the Gospels. Thaddaeus (Matthew and Mark) and Judas son of James (Luke) refer to the same person, a common phenomenon arising from first-century naming practices.
Luke 6.12-16 (King James Version) :And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God.And when it was day, he called unto him his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles;Simon, (whom he also named Peter,) and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew,Matthew and Thomas, James the son of Alphæus, and Simon called Zelotes,And Judas the brother of James, and Judas Iscariot, which also was the traitor.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
CTD037
Matthew's real name?
The article discusses the identity of the disciple Matthew, also called Levi in some Gospels. It explains that this variation in name reflects 1st-century naming practices, when people often had several names depending on their social and religious contexts.
Acts 13.9 (King James Version) :Then Saul, (who also is called Paul,) filled with the Holy Ghost, set his eyes on him,King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org