This course gives a short introduction to the book of Hebrews. The writer of Hebrews continually makes mention of the superiority of Christ in both His personage and in His ministering work. In the writings of the Old Testament, we understand the rituals and ceremonies of Judaism symbolically pointed to the coming of Messiah. The superiority of Jesus over angels. Moses and Joshua is stated in the first chapters. The new priesthood, the new covenant and the new sacrifice are discussed in the following chapters. This gives courage to hold fast to the promptings of the Spirit and stand firm in persecutions and dangers. The book is a rich mine of exhortation to the suffering community. After the introductory comments on the authorship, date and readership. etc. the whole book is exegetically and theologically analysed in fifteen lessons. The pastoral challenges for the Christian life of the present day is also discussed in the light of the text.
- Attridge. Harold W. The Epistle to the Hebrews. Hermeneia Commentary. (Philadelphia. 1989).
- Brown. Raymond. The Message of Hebrews. The Bible Speaks Today. (Downers Grove. 1982).
- Bruce. F. F. The Epistle to the Hebrews. New International Commentary (Grand Rapids. 1990).
- Lane. William L. Hebrews. 2 vols. Word Biblical Commentary (Dallas. 1991).