Question
Why are Matthew and Luke's genealogies different?
The two lists diverge substantially between David and Joseph.
Debated
How it is argued
- 1
Two lines
One traces Joseph, the other Mary or a levirate line.
- 2
Theological structuring
Each evangelist shapes the list around his own emphasis.
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