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The Naming of Jesus in Hebrew Matthew

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The Gospel of Matthew was originally written in Hebrew before being translated into Greek and other languages. The Hebrew version of Matthew survives in at least twenty-eight manuscripts copied by Jewish scribes in the Middle Ages. Among the most important manuscripts of Hebrew Matthew is the one preserved in the British Museum Library. A full-color photograph of this manuscript is now available for the first time in this book. The book looks at the naming of Jesus as told in Hebrew Matthew 1:18-25 and includes the original form of Jesus' Hebrew Yeshua. Learn about the unique features of Hebrew Matthew, about the traditions that guided the Jewish scribes who transmitted this ancient text, and how the name Yeshua became "Jesus".

28 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2008

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1 review
October 14, 2019
Awesome

As a person who studies biblical Greek and Hebrew, this short book gives insight into the process of translation. The title could have been a better, as this is not a theological book into the naming of Jesus. Though not the main focus, it also continues to make the case, as others including Howard have, that Matthew was originally written in Hebrew.
3 reviews
March 20, 2024
original Matthew

The title itself was interesting so I bought the book. It’s a short read but extremely informative. I like the clarifications given for each chapter. It’s almost as though one has a personal teacher helping you through the book. I read Hebrew but found the scribes writing difficult until I found the key at the end which cleared a lot of my queries up. Thank you to the author for this valuable little insight to the Ospel of Matthew.
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October 29, 2024
Short but Powerful

I have had the joy of listening to Dr. Nehemia Gordon teach his insights on the Hebrew texts on YouTube. Even though he claims not to believe in Yeshua as Messiah, he treats the subject matter with great attention to detail and respect. We keep praying for Israel, Yehovah's Chosen people and land. Marlan Olson
4 reviews
December 11, 2018
Not really worth the effort

Very basic review of some Hebrew words. I was either expecting too much or misunderstood what I was getting. The information was good and proper, just not much there. I should have spent my money and time on another resource.
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August 25, 2021
Yeshua's Name

Knowing the REAL name of the Master is wonderful. Now when we call on His name, we actually know what it is! This is as thriling as knowing OUR Father's name is Yehovah. Thank you Nehemia for this short, perfect picture of grace.
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May 5, 2017
Jesus in Hebrew Matthew

Didn't understand the content at all. Others might but I didn't so I'm not going to recommend it to readers. You'll have to decide.
1 review
April 25, 2018
To all readers of the Bible.

Very interesting. . Glad I read this part. Would think that all teaches of the word would be required to study this.
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April 6, 2019
Worth reading this

Wonderful book.
I recommend it to you.
Wanting to know Jesus real Hebrew Name...? Or how He was named by His Father? Here you go.
2 reviews
February 22, 2020
Great book

Love reading a book, that helps clarify some events in their historical context and how they can grow our learning about these events.
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May 31, 2020
Short 15 page book on Jesus' Hebrew name and it's meaning. Many details and examples from scriptures, history and the Hebrew language.
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November 28, 2020
Was informative, but lack of background and future studies of this book.
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January 1, 2025
Helpful!

Even for a lay reader, with limited Hebrew, this short book has some very interesting and helpful details about the gospel of Matthew’s Hebrew origins.
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December 31, 2013
Good but not what I expected

Very good info on Hebrew version of Matthew, though I was expecting more of the actual English translation from the Hebrew.
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