# Gospel of Matthew (c. 85)

URL: https://christianity-history.com/timeline/85-gospel-of-matthew
Location: Syria
Themes: Scripture

The Gospel of Matthew is composed, drawing on Mark and presenting Jesus as the fulfilment of Israel's scriptures. At this point in the timeline (c. 85), the Bishop of Rome was Pope Anacletus (c. 76 – c. 88). Dates for the earliest bishops of Rome are traditional and uncertain.

## Why it matters
Gospel of Matthew mattered because it shaped the text, canon or translation of the Bible and how Christians read it.

Pope at the time: [Pope Anacletus](https://christianity-history.com/popes/pope-anacletus)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia — Gospel of Matthew](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gospel_of_Matthew)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Gospel of Matthew](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Gospel+of+Matthew)
- [Wikipedia — Apostolic Age (period overview)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apostolic_Age)