| Author |
Anonymous |
| Title |
The World English Bible (WEB): Hebrews
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epistle_to_the_Hebrews
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 68.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
From www.ebible.org with slight reformatting by Martin Ward
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| Summary |
"The World English Bible (WEB): Hebrews" by Anonymous is a theological text belonging to the New Testament of the Christian Bible, likely written in the late 1st century. This epistle addresses key doctrines of the Christian faith, particularly focusing on the superiority of Jesus Christ and the new covenant established through his death and resurrection. The book explores themes of faith, perseverance, and the role of Jesus as the high priest. In this epistle, the author emphasizes the transition from the old covenant, characterized by the Levitical priesthood and animal sacrifices, to the new covenant brought forth by Christ. The text often references Hebrew Scriptures, drawing parallels between Jesus and prominent figures such as Moses and Melchizedek to underscore his divine authority and eternal priesthood. Additionally, it encourages believers to remain steadfast in their faith despite trials, highlighting the significance of faith through examples from the Old Testament, ultimately portraying Christ as the fulfillment of God's promise for redemption and salvation. The letter concludes with practical exhortations related to community living and love among believers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BS: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament
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| Subject |
Bible. Hebrews
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
8285 |
| Release Date |
Jun 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 26, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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