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The letter to the Hebrews in social-science perspective

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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 looks for clues concerning the anonymous author, his education level, the influence of the Greek environment, and his perception of his own authority. In addition, by forming a social profile of the audience that includes location, ethnicity, and class status, deSilva brings to light the author's aims of helping protect Christian converts from persecution and social shame. His book not only helps the sermon "to the Hebrews" take on flesh and blood for contemporary readers; it also expands the readers' tools for asking fresh questions and exploring new dimensions in biblical texts.

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227.87 DES l

Z. HANDIMAN

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227.87 DES l

Publisher

Eugene : Cascade Books., 2012

Collation

xvi,188p.; 20 cm.

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

978-1-60608-855-5

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227.87

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Subject(s)

HEBREWS (NT)

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