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The Gospel of Matthew as a Metaphysical Manual for the Christ in All of Us
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The Gospel of Matthew as an Metaphysical Manual
For the Inner Messiah in All of Us by Rev. Monikah Ogando Halsey, B.Msc.

A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Metaphysical Science in the
Department of Graduate Studies of the University of Metaphysics.

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Department of Graduate Studies

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M.Msc. Thesis

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Rev. Monikah Ogando Halsey has been approved by the Examining Committee for the thesis requirements for the Master of Metaphysical Science degree of the University of Metaphysics.

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
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I wish to thank my husband, Erick, for his relentless faith and support. Without

his patience as I buried myself in books, internet searches and writing expeditions, this work would not have been possible.
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I also wish to thank my business partner, David Bullock, for staying up with me

night after night, acting as a sounding board for my thought process as I articulated the assertions made in this work.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Review of Literature

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Methods (N/A)

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Findings

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Discussion

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Summary and Conclusion

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INTRODUCTION

In a day and time when traditionally held structures such as government, politics, corporations and life-long careers have crumbled before our very eyes, the modern American is thrust once again into the ever-present question that haunts the human

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