The Letter to the Hebrews: Critical Readings

The Letter to the Hebrews is a key text in the New Testament canon. It has recently received a great deal of attention, prompting a resurgence of scholarly works, and a need to re-engage with some of the foundational works of scholarship on the text. The history of research on Hebrews is presented in this volume of critical readings, edited by Scott D. Mackie. The volume is organized thematically, addressing the following sub-areas: theology, Christology and pneumatology; eschatology; authorship and audience; structure and Greco-Roman influences; the relationship with contemporaneous Judaism, and soteriology. Each section is prefaced by an introduction and summary of the particular theme in Hebrews. At the end of each section is an annotated bibliography to point researchers towards further readings in and engagements with these key themes.>

Préface
Critical readings and sources from the history of scholarship on the Letter to the Hebrews.

Auteur
Scott D. Mackie has taught at Chapman University, Loyola Marymount University, and Fuller Seminary. He is the author of Eschatology and Exhortation in the Epistle to the Hebrews (Tübingen: Mohr Siebeck, 2007), and more than a dozen essays.

Contenu
Abbreviations Permission Acknowledgments Introduction - Scott D. Mackie, Independent Scholar Part One: Theology, Christology, and Pneumatology Introduction to Part 1 1. Structure and Theology in Hebrews 1:1-14 John P. Meier, University of Notre Dame, USA 2. The Christology of Hebrews C.K. Barrett, University of Durham, UK 3. A Celebration of the Enthroned Son: The Catena of Hebrews 1 Kenneth L. Schenck, Indiana Wesleyan University, USA 4. God in Hebrews: Urging Children to Heavenly Glory Harold W. Attridge, Yale University, USA 5. Pneuma in Hebrews: Prophet and Interpreter Martin Emmrich, Reformed Theological Seminary, USA 6. Brotherly Love and the High Priest Christology of Hebrews Patrick Gray, Rhodes College, USA 7. The Passion: Reconsidering Hebrews 5.78 Christopher Richardson, Covenant Anglican Church, USA 8. 'If Another Priest Arises': Jesus' Resurrection and the High Priestly Christology of Hebrews David M. Moffitt, University of St. Andrews, UK Suggestions for Further Reading Part Two: Eschatology Introduction to Part 2 9. The Eschatology of the Epistle to the Hebrews C.K. Barrett, University of Durham, UK 10. Sabbath, Rest, and Eschatology in the New Testament Andrew T. Lincoln, University of Gloucester, UK 11. Philo and the Epistle to the Hebrews: Ronald Williamson's Study after Thirty Years -- Kenneth L. Schenck, Indiana Wesleyan University, USA Suggestions for Further Reading Part Three: The Author and the Addressed Community Introduction to part 3 12. The Rhetorical Structure of Hebrews Barnabas Lindars, University of Manchester, UK 13. Hebrews and the Implied Author's Rhetorical Ethos -- Walter Übelacker, University of Lund, Sweden Suggestions for Further Reading Part Four: Structure, Greco-Roman Rhetoric, and Hortatory Strategy Introduction to Part 4 14. Exchanging Favor for Wrath: Apostasy in Hebrews and Patron-Client Relationships -- David A. deSilva, Asbury Theological Seminary, USA 15. Hebrews, Rhetoric, and the Future of Humanity -- Craig R. Koester, Luther Seminary, USA 16. Choosing What Is Advantageous: The Relationship between Epideictic and Deliberative Syncrisis in Hebrews -- Michael W. Martin, Lubbock Christian University, USA and Jason A. Whitlark, Baylor University, USA Suggestions for Further Reading Part Five: The Old Testament and the Relationship with Contemporaneous Judaism Introduction to Part 5 17. The Exegetical Method of the Epistle to the Hebrews -- George B. Caird, University of Oxford, UK 18. Hebrews' Use of the Old Testament: Recent Trends in Research -- George H. Guthrie, Union University, USA 19. A Place for Hebrews? Contexts for a First-Century Sermon Peter Walker, Trinity School for Ministry, USA 20. The Epistle (Not Necessarily) to the 'Hebrews': A Call to Renunciation of Judaism or Encouragement to Christian Commitment? Eric F. Mason, Judson University, USA Suggestions for Further Reading Part Six: Soteriology Introduction to Part 6 21. A Broken Covenant and the Curse of Death: A Study of Hebrews 9:1522 Scott W. Hahn, Franciscan University of Steubenville, USA 22. God's Purposes and Christ's Saving Work According to Hebrews -- Craig R. Koester, Luther Seminary, USA 23. Ancient Jewish Mystical Motifs in Hebrews' Theology of Access and Entry Exhortations -- Scott D. Mackie, Independent Scholar, USA Suggestions for Further Reading Index of References Index of Authors