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The Book Of Hebrews
You make very good points in your prompt regarding the author of the book of Hebrews. I totally agree with you on the inerrancy of scriptures and the inspiration given to the writers. However, if the provenance of this manuscript has not been determined it leaves everyone speculating on who the writer is. However, thank God He knows who was inspired to write the book of Hebrews. While many believe it was the Apostle Paul I personally find that I am convinced of the Pauline authorship. Apart from the differences in vocabulary, Greek style, and rhetoric which cannot disprove Pauline authorship, it is however a less plausible alternative. Moreover, the absence of a self-identifying salutation at the beginning of the sermon Apostle Paul’s normal practice makes it hard to place Him as the Author. Furthermore, numerous Pauline themes are missing and the High Priesthood of Christ a central Theme to Hebrews does not figure largely in the Pauline epistle. It is highly critical to think that Apostle Paul would have acknowledged and identify himself as one of those who heard the Gospel from others and not directly from the Lord (Heb. 2:3). …show more content…
Scholarship perpetuate the discussion of the authorship of the book of Hebrews, the theme, and message is paramount to the recognition of our High Priest Jesus the Christ and why believers must remain steadfast in the

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