The theology of the letter to the Hebrews /
Lindars, Barnabas,
The theology of the letter to the Hebrews / [print] Barnabas Lindars. - Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, (c)1991. - xiv, 155 pages ; 23 cm. - New Testament theology . - New Testament theology. .
Editor's Preface -- Preface -- Abbreviations -- 1. The historical setting of Hebrews -- 2. The theology of Hebrews -- 3. Hebrews and the New Testament -- 4. The significance of Hebrews for today -- Notes for further reading -- Index of references -- Index of names -- Index of subjects.
The Letter to the Hebrews is of particular significance for the most important explanation of the sacrificial death of Christ contained in the New Testament. In this book, Barnabas Lindars explains the circumstances in which Hebrews was written, and expounds the writer's argument at length. At each stage of the survey, the writer's ideas are related to the main topics of New Testament theology. Special attention is paid to the rhetorical style of Hebrews, which marks it out as having been written in response to an urgent practical situation. The concluding chapters show the place of Hebrews in the context of the development of early Christianity, and indicate the lasting value of Hebrews for theology today.
9780521354875 9780521357487
90043044
GB91-575
Bible.--Hebrews--Theology.
Bible.--Hebrews--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Christianity Scriptures
BS2775.L742.T446 1991
The theology of the letter to the Hebrews / [print] Barnabas Lindars. - Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, (c)1991. - xiv, 155 pages ; 23 cm. - New Testament theology . - New Testament theology. .
Editor's Preface -- Preface -- Abbreviations -- 1. The historical setting of Hebrews -- 2. The theology of Hebrews -- 3. Hebrews and the New Testament -- 4. The significance of Hebrews for today -- Notes for further reading -- Index of references -- Index of names -- Index of subjects.
The Letter to the Hebrews is of particular significance for the most important explanation of the sacrificial death of Christ contained in the New Testament. In this book, Barnabas Lindars explains the circumstances in which Hebrews was written, and expounds the writer's argument at length. At each stage of the survey, the writer's ideas are related to the main topics of New Testament theology. Special attention is paid to the rhetorical style of Hebrews, which marks it out as having been written in response to an urgent practical situation. The concluding chapters show the place of Hebrews in the context of the development of early Christianity, and indicate the lasting value of Hebrews for theology today.
9780521354875 9780521357487
90043044
GB91-575
Bible.--Hebrews--Theology.
Bible.--Hebrews--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Christianity Scriptures
BS2775.L742.T446 1991