diff --git a/mat/01/intro.md b/mat/01/intro.md deleted file mode 100644 index 63df014b3e..0000000000 --- a/mat/01/intro.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,25 +0,0 @@ -# Matthew 1 General Notes - -### Structure and formatting - -Some translations set a quotation from the Old Testament farther to the right on the page than the rest of the text. The ULB does this for the quoted material in 1:23. - -### Special concepts in this chapter - -#### Genealogy - -A genealogy is a list that records a person's ancestors or descendants. Jews used genealogies to choose the right man to become king. They did this because only a son of a king could become king. Most important people had records of their genealogies. - -### Important figures of speech in this chapter - -#### Use of the passive voice - -Matthew uses the passive voice very purposefully in this chapter to indicate that Mary did not have a sexual relationship with anyone. She became pregnant with Jesus because the Holy Spirit performed a miracle. Many languages do not have a passive voice, so translators in those languages must find other ways to present the same truths. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]]) - -## Links: - -* __[Matthew 1:1](../01/01.md)__ -* __[Matthew intro](../front/intro.md)__ - -__| [>>](../02/intro.md)__ -