The Letter to the Hebrews in Social-Scientific Perspective

by David A. deSilva

Book Overview

A lot of mystery surrounds the book of Hebrews, especially regarding its authorship, date, and audience. But by asking the right kind of questions, one can move beyond the impasses typical of historical investigation. In this volume, David deSilva explores Hebrews through a social-scientific lens, asking one of the most important questions when interpreting letters and sermons: What was going on in the community to occasion such a response? DeSilva...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1606088556
• ISBN13: 9781606088555
• Release Date: June 2012
• Publisher: Cascade Books
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 5.1" x 8.0"