She argues that throughout the Gospel he denigrates the wealthy and powerful city dwellers while elevating nomads like the magi and those who live in villages and rural areas .
Levin believes the verse reflects Matthew 's social critique .
She argues that throughout the Gospel Matthew denigrates the wealthy and powerful city dwellers while elevating nomads like the magi and those who live in villages and rural areas .
Levin believes the verse reflects Matthew 's social critique .