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Matthew
Matthew was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus. He is widely known as one of the four canonical Gospels in the New Testament of the Bible and is traditionally ascribed to the apostle Matthew. His life represents a dramatic transformation from tax collector to evangelist. The Gospel of Matthew provides an account of the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. While the authorship of the Gospel is deb
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Matthew translates moral teaching into a public ethic, presenting liberty as life ordered by justice, mercy, and restraint rather than domination. By framing authority as service and law as accountability to a higher moral standard, his Gospel helped anchor freedom in conscience and communal obligation rather than force.
PeopleBlackstone
William Blackstone was an English jurist, judge, and legal scholar of the 18th century. He is widely known as the author of the “Commentaries on the Laws of England,” the most influential legal text in the English-speaking world, and is traditionally credited with making English common law accessible to ordinary citizens. His life represents a dramatic transformation from struggling lawyer to becoming a famous law pr
PeopleGoethe
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749–1832) was a German literary titan—a poet, novelist, playwright, scientist, statesman, and philosopher. Born in Frankfurt am Main on August 28, 1749, he received a classical education encouraged by his father, Johann Caspar Goethe, an imperial councilor. Goethe studied law at Leipzig University but soon directed his energies toward literature and art, publishing poems and theatrical wo
PeopleHuss
His outspoken views didn’t go unnoticed. In 1415, he was summoned to the Council of Constance, where he was put on trial for heresy. Hus stood by what he believed and refused to take back his words. He was sentenced to death and burned at the stake. His execution lit the spark for the Hussite movement and a wave of religious conflict across Central Europe.
PeopleIsaiah
• Prophetic Voice of Justice: Isaiah is celebrated as one of the major prophets in the Hebrew Bible, known for his powerful messages of justice, righteousness, and the coming of a Messiah, addressing the moral failings of Judah and the hope of redemption.
PeopleMark
• Author of the Earliest Gospel: The Gospel of Mark is widely considered the first written gospel and served as a source for Matthew and Luke (the “Synoptic Problem”).
PeopleWycliffe
John Wycliffe (c. 1328–1384 CE) was an English theologian, scholar, and early reformer whose bold critiques of the medieval Church earned him the title “Morning Star of the Reformation.” Educated at Oxford—where he would also later teach—Wycliffe emerged as a leading voice against ecclesiastical corruption, challenging the Church’s immense wealth, political entanglements, and theological practices.
Books & Works
The English Works of Wyclif
Wycliffe, John, d. 1384 · 1880 · The English Works of Wyclif, Hitherto Unprinted. Edited by F. D. Matthew. London: Early English Text Society, 1880.
Books & WorksThe Pursuit of Happiness
Matthew Josephson · 1948 · A study of Stendhal and the modern search for fulfillment.
Books & WorksThe Thoughts of Marcus Aurelius
Aurelius Antoninus, Marcus, emperor of Rome, 121–180 · n.d. · The thoughts of Marcus Aurelius, by George Long. New York, Dodge Publishing Company, n.d. 237 p. 17½ cm. Introductory essay by Matthew Arnold. ARD-4878
Books & WorksThe Thoughts of Marcus Aurelius Antoninus
Aurelius Antoninus, Marcus, emperor of Rome, 121–180 · 1903 · The thoughts of Marcus Aurelius Antoninus translated literally by George Long. With an introductory essay by Matthew Arnold. New York, Scott-Thaw Co., 1903. xlviii, 199 p. 16¼ cm. ARD-4875
Resources
The English Works of Wyclif
Wycliffe, John, d. 1384 · 1880 · The English Works of Wyclif, Hitherto Unprinted. Edited by F. D. Matthew. London: Early English Text Society, 1880.
ResourcesThe Pursuit of Happiness
Matthew Josephson · 1948 · A study of Stendhal and the modern search for fulfillment.