Book contents
- Divine Discourse in the Epistle to the Hebrews
- Society for New Testament Studies
- Divine Discourse in the Epistle to the Hebrews
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- 1 The Author’s Exegetical Method and Speech in Hebrews
- 2 Intra-Divine Discourse (1)
- 3 Intra-Divine Discourse (2)
- 4 Extra-Divine Discourse
- 5 Divine Discourse and the Structure of Hebrews
- 6 Conclusion
- Bibliography
- Scripture and Primary Source Index
- Secondary Source Index
- Subject Index
1 - The Author’s Exegetical Method and Speech in Hebrews
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 14 August 2020
- Divine Discourse in the Epistle to the Hebrews
- Society for New Testament Studies
- Divine Discourse in the Epistle to the Hebrews
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- 1 The Author’s Exegetical Method and Speech in Hebrews
- 2 Intra-Divine Discourse (1)
- 3 Intra-Divine Discourse (2)
- 4 Extra-Divine Discourse
- 5 Divine Discourse and the Structure of Hebrews
- 6 Conclusion
- Bibliography
- Scripture and Primary Source Index
- Secondary Source Index
- Subject Index
Summary
This chapter proposes that the author uses an ancient exegetical technique known as “prosopological exegesis.” This method was common in early Christianity, but is not often traced as far back as the NT. After establishing the author’s use, the chapter shows how this method developed out of Greco-Roman rhetorical training as well as literary criticism and also has resonances with Jewish reading strategies as well. Since this method was used by early Christian writers, such as Tertullian, to support a doctrine of the Trinity, this chapter also discusses the extent to which this is true of Hebrews. Finally, the chapter surveys previous literature on speech, or “the word of God,” in Hebrews.
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- Divine Discourse in the Epistle to the HebrewsThe Recontextualization of Spoken Quotations of Scripture, pp. 1 - 34Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2020