What does the Letter to the Hebrews have to say to Christians today? A compelling exhortation to hold true to the faith in the face of adversity. A sermon full of iconic imagery and Old Testamen
What does the Letter to the Hebrews have to say to Christians today?
A compelling exhortation to hold true to the faith in the face of adversity. A sermon full of iconic imagery and Old Testament allusions. A signal work of theology in the New Testament.
Above all, the Letter to the Hebrews proclaims the high priesthood of Jesus Christ. Yet readers may find this central theme difficult to discern, given the epistle’s complexity and long history of interpretation. In this Pillar commentary, Sigurd Grindheim richly illuminates the Letter to the Hebrews, explaining difficult texts, offering a coherent reading, and paying careful attention to linguistic features and historical context—all while focusing on its relevance to modern readers.
Grindheim clearly and comprehensively addresses major issues, including authorship, date, canonicity, formal qualities, and important themes. Following his thorough introduction, he explains each line of the text and its significance for believers today. Grindheim’s commentary offers pastors, students, and scholars the clarity and fresh insights they want in their scriptural study.
“Sigurd Grindheim’s commentary is an outstanding contribution to scholarship on Hebrews. At the same time, it is accessible to readers who desire help in interpreting the letter. Grindheim offers his interpretation in conversation both with interpreters throughout history and with modern scholarship. He also interacts often with primary sources, particularly Philo, as he guides readers through Hebrews. We have the benefit, therefore, of an interpreter who has considered the broad swath of the interpretation of Hebrews throughout the centuries. Still, Grindheim presents his own reading clearly and concisely. Here we find both careful exegesis and theological depth. I believe Grindheim's work will be consulted for years to come.”
—Tom Schreiner
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
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Sigurd Grindheim is a professor in the Department of Pedagogy, Religion, and Social Studies at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences.
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Table of Contents
Editor’s Preface
Author’s Preface
List of Abbreviations
Bibliography
Introduction
I. Authorship and Date
II. Audience
III. Occasion
IV. Structure
V. Rhetoric
VI. Canonicity
VII. Reception
VIII. Theology
Commentary on Hebrews
Introduction (1:1–4)
Jesus’s Superiority as Son (1:5–4:13)
Jesus, the High Priest, and His Sacrifice (4:14–10:18)
Faith, Endurance, and Sanctification (10:19–13:19)
Epistolary Benediction and Closing (13:20–25)
Indexes
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