This introduction gives particular attention to the social, cultural and rhetorical contexts of the New Testament authors and their writings. It also integrates instruction in exegetical and interpretive strategies with their customary considerations of authorship, dating, audience and message. Th... (more)

(PUBEerdmans)Hebrews is usually considered an early Christian homily alternating between scriptural interpretation and exhortation. It is saturated with references to the Old Testament, using rather "Platonic" arguments for the superiority of Christ. DeSilva's multi-pronged methodology nicely unrave... (more)