The New Testament book of Hebrews offers some of the most memorable passages of Scripture on perseverance, faith, rest, the word of God, angels, divine discipline, salvation, the city of God, and Christ, Son and High Priest.
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As a Christian, I am struck afresh by how inspiring and timely the Letter to the Hebrews is, as revealed through Laansma\'s devout and supple prose." --Matthew Levering, James N.
As a Catholic, I think that ecumenical discussions between Protestants and Catholics can hardly find a better reference point than Laansma offers here.
Mantey Professor of New Testament, Northern Seminary "Laansma\'s brilliant introduction to this commentary makes it a must for anyone who cares about Christianity.
Laansma\'s commentary strikes a balance with reverence for God\'s Word and a desire to help Bible readers become better Christians." --Scot Mc Knight, Julius R. "Most pastors and students are looking for neither the devotional nor the academic but for a commentary that both explains the text and how the author got there, and then also sorts out what the text means in the context of the Bible and Christian theology.
Whether you are self-studying or preparing to teach or lead discussion, this book is prepared for you.
It is a serious discussion, but also direct, to the point, and uncluttered by qualifications and technicalities.
The commentary is written for any adult reader, whether they already align with Hebrews\' faith or are merely curious.
The book is divided into thirty-seven units and each unit is discussed in terms of literary context, background, wording, themes, and possible lines for teaching the text.
This is a commentary for those who want to follow what this book says--follow it both in terms of understanding it and living it.
At other points it has remained a difficult argument, even, so it is said, a riddle.
Much of its text has spoken with remarkable directness to peoples of all nations down through the centuries.
The New Testament book of Hebrews offers some of the most memorable passages of Scripture on perseverance, faith, rest, the word of God, angels, divine discipline, salvation, the city of God, and Christ, Son and High Priest
