Hello!
Hello! Harper Collins New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) of the Bible
states that early Christian leaders such as Barnabas, Apollos, and Priscilla
have been mentioned as possible authors of Hebrews. Here is that
woman I had heard about - maybe! Regarding the ‘letter’ matter, the NRSV states that
the book does end with a letter and that the final paragraphs give the
possibility of it having been sent to far off recipients. The last
paragraph does seem to indicate that Paul had something to do with this
communication – the mention of Timothy and Italy… I
wonder if some day the author will be revealed?
NRSV suggests that the
Greek in which this book was written is among the most sophisticated in the New Testament.
Eugene Petersen offers a different angle on the book in his introduction in The Message. Here he says that it tells us we can get too religious! And when that happens it is time
to re-read and study afresh this precious book.
Joyce Voysey
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