Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Hebrews Highlights June-July 2018

Simon Woodman has been preaching a series on Jesus in Hebrews: the Pastoral Jesus, based on Hebrews 2:14–18; 4:14–15; 6:19–20; 13:20–21; the Familial Jesus, a sermon based in part on Hebrews 2:11–13; 3:13–14; and 9:15; the Accessible Jesus, based in part on Hebrews 4:16; 7:19, 25; 6:19–20; and 10:19–22; and the Vulnerable Jesus, based in part on Hebrews 6:4–6; 13:11–14.

David Alan Black reflects on Turning to Our Great High Priest from Hebrews 4:14–16. This prompted a further reflection from Henry Neufeld.

Philip Church reviews the Passion Translation by examining how it treats Hebrews.

Alastair Roberts explains in a video What is the Biblical Theological Significance of Melchizedek?

Ken Schenck has been posting excerpts of his new Hebrews Bible Study Book.
     Jesus Is the Enthroned Son of God
     The First Warning to Remain Faithful

Ken also has a "Patrons Only" podcast on Stephen and the Book of Hebrews

Thursday, July 26, 2018

Hebrews at the Annual Catholic Biblical Society Meeting

Seminar Leader in 2018:

Kevin McCruden, Gonzaga University

Program Details for 2018:

The Continuing Seminar on the Epistle to the Hebrews will convene for a third year in a row at the 2018 annual meeting of the CBA at Regis University in Denver, Colorado. Papers will be presented by Bryan Dyer, Kelli O'Brien, and David Moffitt on topics ranging from the response of faith in Hebrews to intertextual connections between Hebrews and the Gospel of Mark. Presenters will provide brief summaries of their work with significant time devoted to discussion. All are welcome!

1. Kelli O'Brien, independent scholar, "Today, if you hear his voice: Scripture in Hebrews and the Gospel of Mark."

2. Bryan Dyer, Baker Academic and Brazos Press, "All of These Died in Faith": Hebrews 11 and Faith in the Face of Death."

3. David Moffitt and Elizabeth Shively St. University of St. Andrews, "Reception of the New Exodus in Mark and Hebrews."

Monday, July 23, 2018

Ken Schenck's Hebrews Bible Study

Ken Schenck's Bible study on Hebrews is now available from Seedbed. Here is an excerpt from the book along with a video for week 1 of the study: Jesus Christ Is God's Definitive Word.