Bible Survey Video Series: Hebrews
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, 2021
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Overview
This short course on Hebrews explores the biblical book of Hebrews, giving particular attention to its historical setting and culture. The strategy for discussing the books centers on reading this New Testament letter as it would have sounded to a first-century audience. In addition to providing an overview of the book, the course discusses topics such as authorship, audience, theology, major themes, presenting problems, and pastoral strategies in depth.
Upon successful completion you should be able to:
- Understand the pastoral goals and strategies for the book of Hebrews
- Discuss controversies concerning authorship and the initial audience for the book
- Defend the idea that that Hebrews was originally delivered as a sermon
- Describe important first-century cultural practices such as patronage, reciprocity, honor, and shame
- Draw nearer to Jesus as you explore New Testament Christology
- Understand the challenges first-century Christians faced when they rejected their pagan roots
- Evaluate your own conduct and attitudes as the writer of Hebrews speaks to you from the ancient past
Hebrews
- Introduction to Hebrews and Its Audience
- Addressees’ Background and Presenting Challenges
- Who Wrote Hebrews?
- The Pastoral Strategy of Hebrews
- Despising Shame: Exemplars of the Faith
- Reinterpreting Experiences of Disgrace
- Nurturing a Supportive Faith Community
- Responding to Divine Grace with Appropriate Gratitude: Part 1
- Responding to Divine Grace with Appropriate Gratitude: Part 2
- Contributions of Hebrews to Early Christianity
- Title: Bible Survey Video Series: Hebrews
- Instructor: David A. deSilva
- Publisher: Lexham Press
- Publication Date: 2021
- Product Type: Logos Mobile Education
- Resource Type: Courseware, including transcripts and video resources
- Courses: 1
- Video Hours: 1.5
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Dr. David A. deSilva is the trustees’ distinguished professor of New Testament and Greek at Ashland Theological Seminary in Ohio, where he’s taught since 1995. He’s written over 20 books in the areas of New Testament and Second Temple Judaism and is a leading expert on the cultural world of the New Testament.
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