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Book SynopsisVolume 11
Trade ReviewThe commentary is clear and detailed, building careful links to the culture in which the ‘letter’ was written and to the Old Testament. . . . a valuable resource for individuals and groups interested in learning more about Scripture and its implications for today’s Christians.WritingWorks
Daniel Harrington’s contribution The Letter to the Hebrews in the New Collegeville Bible Commentary is a fresh look at a difficult piece of Biblical literature. The Letter to the Hebrews presents several problems for the reader. Harrington’s contribution is a clear, balanced and readable commentary that analyzes the contents from the point of view of a written sermon. His treatment of the thorny issues of Christ’s priesthood, the priesthood of Christian priests and the sacrificial nature of Christ’s death is ecumenically and theologically solid. The reader will profit much from meditating with this text.James Puglisi, SA
Table of ContentsCONTENTS Abbreviations 4
Introduction 5
TEXT AND COMMENTARY
Part One: God’s Son and God’s Word (1:1–4:13) 11
Part Two: The Priesthood and Sacrifice of Christ (4:14–10:18) 23
Part Three: Perseverance in Christian Life (10:19–13:25) 44
Review Aids and Discussion Topics 61
Index of Biblical Citations from the
Catechism of the Catholic Church 63
