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[[File:Hebrew.jpg|right|200px|thumb|This is the Papyrus 46 which is the oldest copy. Papyrus 13 is also available from the 3rd or 4th century AD. It contains the Epistle to the Hebrews in the original Koine Greek.]] | |||
The Epistle to the Hebrews is one of the books of the New Testament. | The Epistle to the Hebrews is one of the books of the New Testament. | ||
Latest revision as of 10:28, 21 May 2024
The Epistle to the Hebrews is one of the books of the New Testament.
There is no mention of the name of its author, but it is commonly attributed to Paul the Apostle. It does appear to be more polished and eloquent than Paul's spontaneous use of Greek terms. It seems to be discouraging believers from returning to the old forms of Judaism to avoid the difficulties or conflict of being Christian or avoiding persecution.
It certainly did not contradict Paul nor negate the Jewish Law as it was intended by Moses. The terms Gentile, Christian, and Christianity are distinctively absent from the text. It does call Jesus the "Son of God" and "high priest" which all the empire would understand that significance.
Since Jesus was officially controlling the flow of Charity through the heart and mind of His servants and not as Caesar did through the force of his decrees and soldiers, the people understood the need for them to exercise their individual responsibility.
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