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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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This is to certify that the M.Msc. Thesis of
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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Introduction!

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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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