The Biblical Inspiration Behind The Chosen’s Best Friendships (Adapting Biblical Characters)
Did the screenwriters of The Chosen intentionally use Matthew's unique list of the twelve apostles (Matthew 10:2–4) as a blueprint for the characterization and relationships of Jesus's disciples? While the Synoptic Gospels list the apostles, only Matthew groups them into six distinct pairs, connected by the word "and." This article argues that these subtle groupings directly influence the show's storylines and character dynamics...