
- 400 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
What constitutes a faithful life?
At its most basic level, the New Testament book of Hebrews considers this essential question and pleads with its audience to find in faithful living the rest that Christ offers. Hebrews begins with a poetic reflection on the one who lived the most faithful of lives—Jesus—and concludes with exhortations to go and do likewise.
In the 37th volume in the Believers Church Bible Commentary series, scholars Debra J. Bucher and Estella Boggs Horning examine at great length one important aspect of Hebrews: Jesus as the new covenant and the once-for-all, better sacrifice who replaces the daily and yearly temple offerings in Jerusalem. The authors also consider how this idea has been used to minimize other religious traditions and even to legitimize the horrors of the mid-20th century. They carefully unpack the language around sacrifice and covenant based on the saving work of Jesus, drawing out encouragement found in Hebrews to live as individuals and as a community led by Jesus, the pioneer and high priest.
Bucher and Horning don’t shy away from the difficult language in Hebrews. Instead, they draw out its historical context and help readers understand how to use the text with love within our own.
About the Believers Church Bible Commentary series
This readable commentary series is for all who seek more fully to understand the original message of Scripture and its meaning for today—Sunday school teachers, members of Bible study groups, students, pastors, and other seekers. —From the Series Foreword
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Table of contents
- CoverĀ
- Half-Title Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Abbreviations and Sigla
- ContentsĀ
- Series Foreword
- Authorsā Preface
- Introduction to Hebrews
- Prologue: Prophecy about the Son and His Place Next to God, 1:1-4
- Part 1: Listen to What Is Said about Jesus and Follow His Example! 1:5ā4:13
- Part 2: Jesusā High Priesthood, 4:14ā7:28
- Part 3: Jesusā Priestly Ministry in a New Covenant, 8:1ā10:18
- Part 4: A Call to Perseverance, Endurance, Faithfulness, 10:19ā12:2
- Part 5: A Call to Service, 12:3ā13:19
- Epilogue: Benediction and Greetings, 13:20-25
- Outline of Hebrews
- Essays
- Map of the New Testament World
- Bibliography
- Selected Resources
- Index of Ancient Sources
- The Authors