TO THE HEBREWS A New Translation With Introduction and Commentary

Buchanan, George W

ISBN 10: 0385029950 / ISBN 13: 9780385029957

Published by Doubleday, NY, 1972

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271 pp., Orig Red Hardback, Silver title, ex Catholic lib T,B namestamp but no Spine number, else VG in DJ, 1st ed.

Seller Inventory # 024078

Bibliographic Details

• Title: TO THE HEBREWS A New Translation With Introduction and Commentary
• Publisher: Doubleday, NY
• Publication Date: 1972
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0385029950
• ISBN 13: 9780385029957
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • religion

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Synopsis

The New Testament letter to the Hebrews carried much-needed encouragement and advice for Jewish converts to Christianity in the late first century. Composed in an exquisite style, Hebrews urged new Christians to hold fast to their new faith lest they lose their opportunity to witness the long-awaited fulfillment of God's covenant with Israel.

The sage and persuasive Christian writer draws analogies between the heroes and drama of Jewish sacred Scriptures and first-century Christian experience. With the rich heritage of Jewish Christians in mind, he implores his readers not to lose faith during trials and tribulations. The unswerving faith of Noah, Abraham, Moses, Joshua, and the prophets serves as an example for them not to forsake God's covenant and incur God's judgment. He praises Jesus as the ultimate, once-and-for-all sacrifice for the sins of the world, the means of a renewed relationship with God.

About the Author

George Wesley Buchanan is Professor of New Testament Studies at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C.