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The Romans controlled the trade routes between Egypt to the south and Syria to the north. Local Jews who wanted to do so could buy tax franchises from the Roman government and collect taxes from those who use these trade routes. Most tax collectors charged higher than necessary fees and pocketed the excess after giving Rome her share. Many of the tax collectors were despicable and unprincipled villains. Among this unsavory lot is a Jew named Levi, also known by the Greek name Matthew. Like most of his fellow tax collectors, Matthew is a rich man, as evidenced by his first recorded act as a follower of Jesus; he gives a great banquet to introduce his friends to Jesus. He then becomes one of Jesus' 12 disciples. Tradition says he was burned at the stake having given his all to follow Christ.
What else can I help you with?
Was Saint Matthew honest?
He was probably not very honest when he worked as a tax collector for the Romans. Tax collectors were renowned as being dishonest. However, he changed once he became an apostle.
How is Saint Matthew a role model?
Matthew was a dishonest tax collector who stole money from his clients. He repented of his evil ways and became one of the 12 apostles and followed Our Lord.
How did Saint Matthew become an apostle?
Saint Matthew, a tax collector, was called by Jesus to follow him. Matthew immediately left everything to become one of the twelve apostles. This calling marked the beginning of his journey as a disciple of Jesus.
Was Levi a tax collector?
Yes, Levi was a tax collector.
Was Jesus' disciple a tax collector?
Yes, Matthew was a tax collector.
Was Pontius Pilate a tax collector?
He was chief tax collector for Judea. (•____•)
Who was tax collector who store extra money from the poor?
The tax collector was Nicodemus.
What is the ISBN of Confessions of a Tax Collector?
The ISBN of Confessions of a Tax Collector is 9780060555603.
When was Confessions of a Tax Collector created?
Confessions of a Tax Collector was created in 2004.
What was wrong with Matthew in the Bible that led to his transformation and decision to follow Jesus?
Matthew was a tax collector in the Bible, which was seen as a dishonest and corrupt profession at the time. His encounter with Jesus led to his transformation and decision to follow him.
Is the tax collector still around?
the tax collector is still around. it is called the IRS and does not go door to door like the colonial tax collector does. :D
What actors and actresses appeared in The Income Tax Collector - 1923?
The cast of The Income Tax Collector - 1923 includes: Lew Brice as The Income Tax Collector
