Hebrews at Regional SBL Meetings

The following are papers that will be delivered at regional SBL meetings this spring, as far as I can ascertain. I will be attending the Southwest regional meeting.

Midwest Region

Saturday, February 8, 9:00-10:30

HEBREWS & CATHOLIC EPISTLES
Burke 411
Chair: Amy L. B. Peeler, Wheaton College

Carl Mosser, Eastern University (Visiting Scholar, Univ. of Notre Dame)
Synagogue Instruction, “Word of Exhortation,” and the Genre of Hebrews
"Many assert that the phrase “word of exhortation” in Acts 13:15 formally designates a synagogue sermon. Hebrews is commonly identified as a sermon based on the coincidence of this phrase in Hebrews 13:22. However, extant first-century evidence consistently suggests that sermons or homilies were not yet typical forms of synagogue instruction. This paper argues that “word of exhortation” instead refers to a form of prophetic utterance. In Acts it is Paul’s speech which took place after the regular teaching on the Law and Prophets. In Hebrews it likely refers to an oracle
alluded to in 12:25-26, not the epistle itself."

Nicholas A. Elder, Marquette University
The Hortatory and Performative Function of Hebrews 6:4-12
"Hebrews 5:11-6:20, 10:26-39, and 12:25-39 have been labeled second calls for attentive listening, deliberate shifts for refocusing and refreshment, digressions, or respites from a sustained argument. The typographic bias of historical criticism has too often diminished these sections because they are
thought to be reprieves from the rigors of rational argument. In a performative and oral framework, however, hortatory and emotive appeals function as essential rhetorical tools for affecting the audience and causing them to make a decision. This paper argues that the performative function
of Hebrews 6:4-12, far from serving as mere reprieve, is essential to the overall purpose of the text of Hebrews."

Hans Moscicke, Wheaton College
Anti-Imperial Rhetoric in Hebrews 1:5-9
"This paper will examine Heb 1:6 in the broader context of Hebrews 1 as a gateway into the examination of anti-imperial rhetoric via hidden transcripts and figured speech in the Epistle to the Hebrews. I will consider the author’s use of elliptical language in Heb 1:6, such as πρωτότοκος
and οἰκουμένη, and the nature of sonship and adoption in the imperial cult. The aim of the paper is to shed light on the author’s use of elliptical rhetoric aimed against the Emperor’s many exalted roles and titles, not least Pontifex Maximus."

Sunday, February 9, 9:00-10:30

HEBREWS & CATHOLIC EPISTLES
Burke 411
Chair: Amy L. B. Peeler, Wheaton College

Wesley Dingman, Loyola University Chicago
Melchizedek Traditions and Hebrews
"Scholars have long puzzled over the apparent diversity of functions ascribed to Melchizedek in the second temple period. It is often held that the disparate portrayals cannot successfully be integrated to form a coherent whole. But this is not the case. Melchizedek served as a conventionalized warrant for justifying the importance of Jerusalem, its temple, its leaders, and its people. He functioned in this way both for the priests operating the temple and for the community at Qumran. At issue was not if Melchizedek legitimized the priesthood, but which branch of the tribe of Levi was his legitimate heir. Hebrews’ use of Melchizedek therefore constitutes a novel appropriation of Melchizedek."

Lee Zachary Maxey, First Baptist Church, North Chicago
Classical Rhetoric and the Epistle to the Hebrews: The Ergasia of Hebrews 12:4–13
"Over the last twenty years the rhetorical criticism of Hebrews has occasioned a lively scholarly conversation. One of the directions in which this conversation has moved has involved the rhetorical critical readings of shorter units (3–10 verses), and larger constituents within Hebrews (e.g., chs. 3–4, 7, and 11). My presentation aims to contribute to this direction in the conversation by arguing that Hebrews 12:4–13 is an ergasiaor an elaboration of a chreia. Analysis of 12:4–13 as a chreia elaboration will ultimately allow for advancing a set of important conclusions regarding Hebrews and classical rhetoric, Auctor’s education, and his hermeneutical methods."

Pacific Coast Region

Monday, March 31, 1:30-3:00

S31-5 New Testament: Epistles and Apocalypse II
Joseph Hyung S. Lee, Regent College
“‘Yet Once More’ (eti hapax): Exodus and the ‘Shaking’ Use of the Old Testament in Hebrews 12:25–29”

Southeastern Region

Sunday, March 9,  9:00-11:00

New Testament V
Peachtree Room
Theme: Judaism and Hellenism
Annie Tinsley, Shaw University, presiding

Ken Vandergriff, Campbell University
διαθήκην καινήν–New Covenant As Jewish Apocalyptic in Hebrews 8

Southwest Region

Saturday, March 8
Theme: Hebrews and Johannine Traditions
Presiding: James Thompson, Abilene Christian University

1:30 Michael Martin and Ron Guzman, Lubbock Christian University
Is Hebrews 5:11-6:20 Really a Digression?

2:00 Warren Johnson, East Texas Baptist University
A Disciplinary Theodicy in the Epistle to the Hebrews: A Window into the Homiletical Purpose

Colloquy on Hebrews as a Frontier Writing

The Universitè catholique de Louvain is sponsoring an upcoming colloquy on April 7–9, 2014:

L’Épître aux Hébreux comme écrit «à la frontière»

The brochure in French.

English description:
"The Epistle to the Hebrews as a Frontier/Border Writing
The author of the Epistle to the Hebrews produces a “border writing”. Situated at the border between the pagan and Jewish intellectual worlds, the author claims to stand “in these last days” (Heb 1:2), when the old realities he describes as skia, shadow, will be fulfilled in the new world. This may explain why it was somewhat ignored among the texts of the New Testament. He also thinks of himself as a pioneer. He initiates the use of typology and defines the Christian life as a “frontier” life in which, like the patriarchs, we are required to live as “strangers and pilgrims on the earth” (Heb 11:13). His writing itself stands at the boundaries of the canon; it only slowly gained acceptance among the books received.

This conference will explore the concepts of border, boundary, and frontier related to Hebrews, not only in the letter itself, but also in its reception.

The meeting will first focus on the definition of Hebrews as a text at the confluence of various cultural worlds: Elaborated in the Diaspora, can the letter/sermon be characterized as a middle course between a so-called “Jewish world” and a so-called “pagan world”? Within the Jewish cultural world, did it really hold a marginal position? Is its nuanced attitude toward the priesthood and the Temple the first step outside Judaism, as it has long been claimed?

Then, we will consider the history of reception. Why did Hebrews stand so long at the boundaries of the canon? How did the Church Fathers and later theologians receive the writing? Today it seems less known and less used than Paul’s letters or the Gospels. Was it always “at the margin”? And what can we say today of the situation of foreigners and pilgrims that the letter assigns to Christians?

This interdisciplinary conference welcomes contributions from biblical scholars, patrologists, historians, theologians, liturgists or other researchers interested in the Letter to the Hebrews. Free communications sessions are organized for young researchers. Contributions may be made in English
or French."

HT: Jordi Cervera

Review of Kuma, Centrality of Blood in the Theology of Hebrews

Review of Biblical Literature has a new review:

Kuma, Hermann V. A. The Centrality of Αιμα (Blood) in the Theology of the Epistle to the Hebrews: An Exegetical and Philological Study. Edwin Mellen Press, 2012. Review by James Harrison

You can also read my review of Kuma's book.

Harrison is more familiar with the scholarship on "blood" than I am, so his review nicely complements my more detailed description of the contents.

Hebrews Highlights February 2014

The Hebrews Highlights for the month of February:

Phillip Long continues his series on Hebrews:
Hebrews 6:4–12 - "It is Impossible . . ." (Part 1)
Hebrews 6:4–12 - "It is Impossible . . ." (Part 2)
Hebrews 7:1–3 - The Priesthood of Melchizedek
Hebrews 7 - Melchizedek and Typology
Hebrews 12:18–29 - Marching to Zion

Peter Head discusses a textual variant in Hebrews 5.6 in P46. He makes a convincing case that in this instance the more difficult reading is NOT to be accepted.

Another New Book on Hebrews on the Horizon

Another book on Hebrews has appeared on the horizon, this one by my Baylor colleague:

Jason A. Whitlark. Resisting Empire: Rethinking the Purpose of the Letter to "the Hebrews." T & T Clark International. Expected: August 28, 2014.

Description:
"This book offers a fresh reading about the purpose for which Hebrews was written. It argues that Hebrews engages both the negative pressures (persecution) and positive attractions (honor/prosperity) of its audience's Roman imperial context. Consequently, the audience of Hebrews appears to be in danger of defecting to the pagan imperial context and not the Jewish synagogues as proposed by much of scholarship on Hebrews. Due to the imperial nature of these pressures, Hebrews obliquely critiques the imperial script according to the rhetorical expectations in the first-century Mediterranean world - namely, through the use of figured speech. This critique is the primary focus of Whitlark's project. Whitlark moves to on suggest that Hebrews functions much like Revelation, that is, to resist the draw of the Christians' Roman imperial context, in part, by providing a covert opposition to Roman imperial discourse. He offers a possible explanation for why Hebrews circulated widely in the early Christian movement and makes some suggestions for dating Hebrews and the ethnic/socio-economic make-up of the authorial audience of Hebrews."

Table Of Contents
1. Introduction: Hebrews and Its Imperial Context
2. Rhetoric of Resistance: Figured Speech and the Critique of Imperial Power
3. Resisting Assimilation: The Warning against Idolatry
4. Resisting Assimilation: A Better Hope
5. Resisting Imperial Claims: The Eternal City and Its Ruler
6. Resisting Imperial Claims: Jesus? Defeat of the Devil
7. Resisting Imperial Claims: Jesus? Herculean Labor of Liberation
8. Resisting Imperial Claims: Answering the Theodical Challenge of Flavian Triumph
9. Conclusion

Two New Books on Hebrews on the Horizon

I have discovered that two new books on Hebrews are on the horizon:

Matthew C. Easter. Faith and the Faithfulness of Jesus in Hebrews. Society for New Testament Monograph Series. Cambridge University Press. Expected: August 31, 2014

Description:
"This volume is the first to investigate manifestations of faith in the book of Hebrews across four dimensions: ethical, eschatological, Christological, and ecclesiological. Matthew C. Easter illustrates that two contrasting narrative identities emerge in Hebrews: the author of the epistle proclaims that "we are not of timidity unto destruction, but of faith unto the preservation of the soul" (Hebrews 10:39). Easter classifies the former as the default human story, which lacks faith and results inevitably in death. The latter represents the story of faith, in which one endures suffering to the point of death and thereby achieves eschatological life. The epitome of faithfulness, Jesus confirms the truth of this conclusion and perfects faith through his resurrection. Humans participate in the story of faith by enduring suffering with the traveling people of God and, in doing so, look forward to being raised with Jesus."

Jonathan I. Griffiths. Hebrews and Divine Speech. The Library of New Testament Studies. Bloomsbury T & T Clark. Expected: October 9, 2014.

Description:
"The theme of divine speech appears at the opening of the Hebrews (1.1-2) and recurs throughout the book, often in contexts suggesting connections to other areas of scholarly interest (christology, soteriology, cosmology, and the writer’s understanding of the nature of his discourse). This study begins with a consideration of the genre and structure of Hebrews (offering a new structural outline), concluding that Hebrews constitutes the earliest extant complete Christian sermon and consists of a series of Scriptural expositions. The investigation then turns to consider Hebrews’ theology of divine speech through an exegetical analysis of eight key passages. Throughout it examines the widely held (but largely untested) assumption that logos and rhema function as key terms in the author’s presentation of divine speech.

Analysis of the exegetical data shows that Hebrews presents God’s word, which finds full expression in the incarnate Christ, as the central means by which salvation is made available and the place of divine rest is accessed. The study finds that the terms logos and rhema are used with a high degree of consistency to signify forms of divine speech, logos usually signifying verbal revelation (and three times specifically identifying the author’s own discourse) and rhema typically signifying non-verbal revelation in the cosmos. The investigation leads to the ultimate conclusion that the author believes that, through his discourse, he himself communicates that divine word and effects an encounter between his hearers and the God who speaks."

Listen to the Book of Hebrews in Greek

I came across this video in which Anton Tasos reads the Book of Hebrews in Greek:

My Book Is Now Published!

At the beginning of this month, I received word from Brill that my book, The Characterization of Jesus in the Book of Hebrews, has now been published and is available for purchase.

"In The Characterization of Jesus in the Book of Hebrews Brian Small applies the tools of literary and rhetorical criticism to reconstruct the author of Hebrew’s portrayal of Jesus’ character. The author of Hebrews uses a variety of literary and rhetorical devices in order to develop his characterization of Jesus. The portrait that emerges is that Jesus is a person of exemplary character, who exhibits both divine and human character traits. Some of the traits reveal Jesus’ greatness while others reveal his moral excellence. Jesus’ exemplary character plays a prominent role in the author’s argument and has profound implications for his audience. Jesus’ character produces many benefits for his followers and his character entails certain obligations from his followers."

The book tries to make a contribution to the study of Hebrews in a number of ways:

In chapter 1, I try to situate my study within the context of previous research on Hebrews. In my survey, I tried to include every study that takes a rhetorical or narratival approach to Hebrews. Most of these works are included in the footnotes of the book. Basically, anyone who wants to take a rhetorical or narratival approach to Hebrews will want to consult my book for the works that I include in my survey. I also tried to situate my study within the context of previous christological studies of Hebrews. However, the number of works dealing with Christology in Hebrews was too numerous to include everything. Instead, I tried to outline four basic approaches that have been taken towards the Christology of Hebrews and tried to give representative examples of each.

In chapter 2, I survey the modern literary theory and practice of characterization. I begin with my own definition of character based on my study of literary theory. I then provide a comprehensive survey of the modern literary theory and practice of characterization. My advisor, Mikeal Parsons, told me it was the best survey he has read on the topic. In the chapter I also briefly discuss the ancient literary theory of characterization. I argue that ancient theory of characterization was well-developed not in literary theory, but in rhetorical theory.

In chapter 3, I then develop a comprehensive overview of the theory and practice of characterization in the ancient Greco-Roman rhetorical handbooks, highlighting the various rhetorical techniques that were used in the characterization of persons. Among other things, I argue that Hebrews uses a form of prosopopoiea/ethopoeia when it places Scripture quotations into the mouths of God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. While there have been a couple of works that have argued this, no one has made a case for it to the extent that I do in my book. In the course of the chapter I make a modest proposal about the rhetorical genre of Hebrews. At the end of chapter I conclude with a synthesis that shows the affinity between modern literary theory and ancient rhetorical theory and I demonstrate briefly how Hebrews makes use of literary and rhetorical devices in order to characterize Jesus.

In chapter 4, I present a comprehensive reconstruction of the characterization of Jesus in Hebrews. I arrange the chapter according to the relevant encomiastic topics employed by the author of Hebrews. I reveal the portrait of Jesus, highlighting the various character traits that emerge from the assorted techniques employed in Hebrews.

In chapter 5, I explore the role of the author's characterization of Jesus in the overall argument of Hebrews. I engage in a sequential reading of Hebrews indicating how the emerging portrait of Jesus contributes to the development of the author's argument in the book. I conclude with an examination of the signficance of the character of Jesus for the audience. Jesus' character brings many benefits but it also entails many obligations from the audience.

Obviously, it remains for the scholarly guild to decide whether I have been successful in my contribution to the study of the book of Hebrews.

Church Reviews Richardson, Pioneer and Perfecter of Faith

Philip Church reviews Christopher A. Richardson, Pioneer and Perfecter of Faith: Jesus' Faith as the Climax of Israel's History in the Epistle to the Hebrews for Review of Biblical Literature.

RIP Daniel Harrington

I got word via Joel Green on Facebook that Daniel Harrington, Professor of NT at Boston College, has passed away. See the obituary and tribute.

Harrington has made contributions to Hebrews studies. He wrote a small commentary on Hebrews for Liturgical Press, and a history of Hebrews research in English, What Are They Saying about the Letter to the Hebrews? for Paulist Press. Of course, he was the author and editor of numerous other books on the New Testament, too numerous to list here.

Howard Tillmann Kuist Lectures on Hebrews

Howard Tillmann Kuist, Lectures on Hebrews, Asbury Theological Seminary.
Addresses Delivered at the vespers service of the 1963 Evangelical Seminary Ministers Conference.

The Keynote of the Christian Evangel: A Study of the Epistle to the Hebrews, Chapters 1 and 2.
The Urgency of the Christian Evangel: A Study of the Epistle to the Hebrews, Chapters 3 and 4.
The Rudiments of the Christian Evangel: A Study of the Epistle to the Hebrews, Chapter 5 and 6.
The Finality of the Christian Evangel: A Study of the Epistle to the Hebrews, Chapter 7.

Robert Traina Lectures and Notes on Hebrews

Robert Angelo Traina was a long-time professor of biblical studies at Asbury Theological Seminary. He developed a Methodical Bible Study method, which he taught for many years to Asbury students, it and continues to be taught at Asbury. His method was developed and expanded upon in the book he co-authored with David Bauer, entitled Inductive Bible Study. Remarkably, Asbury has available audio lectures of his classes online. Below are two sets of his class lectures on Hebrews. At the end is also included his personal handwritten and typed notes.







ATS Class Lectures on Hebrews

Spring Semester 1980 - NT EB662
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6
Part 7
Part 8
Part 9 - missing
Part 10
Part 11
Part 12
Part 13
Part 14
Part 15
Part 16
Spring Semester 1982 - NT EB730
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6
Part 7
Part 8
Part 9
Part 10
Part 11
Part 12
Part 13
Part 14
Part 15
Part 16
Part 17
Part 18
Part 19
Part 20
Part 21
Part 22
Part 23

Notes on Hebrews - Robert Traina's personal handwritten and typed notes

Bateman Articles and Reviews

Herbert W. Bateman IV has made available online a number of his articles and reviews.  The following articles have been added to this site:

Bateman, Herbert W. “Psalm 45:6–7 and Its Christological Contributions to Hebrews.” Trinity Journal ns 22 (2001): 3–21.

Bateman, Herbert W. “Psalm 110:1 and the New Testament.” Bibliotheca sacra 149 (1992): 438–53.

Bateman, Herbert W. “Second Temple Exegetical Practices: Extra-Biblical Examples of Exegesis Compared with Those in the Book of Hebrews.” Southwestern Journal of Theology 53 (2010): 26–54.

The following reviews have been added:

Johnson, Luke Timothy. Hebrews: A Commentary. New Testament Library. Review by Herbert W. Bateman.

Laansma, Jon. "I Will Give You Rest": The Rest Motif in the New Testament with Special Reference to Mt 11 and Heb 3–4. WUNT 2/98. Review by Herbert W. Bateman IV.

O'Brien, Peter. The Letter to the Hebrews. Pillar New Testament Commentay. Review by Herbert W. Bateman IV.

Bateman's Handbook to the General Epistles

Apparently, this handbook to the General Epistles is now available:

Herbert W. Bateman IV. Interpreting the General Letters: An Exegetical Handbook. Handbooks for New Testament Exegesis. Kregel, 2013.

Description from the Kregel website:

"A concise guide to the interpretive process for the eight New Testament general letters

This handbook is designed as a step-by-step approach for analyzing and communicating eight letters of the New Testament: Hebrews, James, the Petrine Letters, the Johannine Letters, and Jude. Interpreting the General Letters provides important background material for the interpretation of these books by exploring the types and component parts of letter writing, the importance of an amanuensis; the historical background of the Greco-Roman world, and implications of each of these factors for interpreting the general letters.

This foundation is followed by a discussion of the theology of the general letters. Specific consideration is given to the era of promise in Hebrew Scriptures, the era of fulfillment as underscored in the general letters, and how the theology of each letter contributes to the overall canon of Scripture.

Finally, Bateman provides nine steps that move from interpretation to communication: three steps for preparing to interpret the letters, three for interpreting, and finally three for communicating the letters. All explanations include examples in order to develop a student’s or pastor’s skills for accurate interpretation and convicting communication of God’s Word See page 21 for full series details."

Hebrews Highlights January 2014

The Hebrews Highlights for the month of January 2014:

Christian Brady proposes a comparison between 1 Maccabees 2 and Hebrews 11. He summarizes his argument when he argues that Hebrews 11 is a Midrash of 1 Macc. 2.

Phillip Long informs us about Frederic W. Farrar and his commentary on Hebrews. Logos is giving away free copies of this commentary in the month of January. He queries What Can We Know about the author of Hebrews? He also asks Why Not Paul? It appears that he is beginning a series on Hebrews:
Hebrews 1 - Jesus and the Angels
Hebrews 1 - Worship Jesus, the Firstborn
Hebrews 3 - Jesus is Superior to Moses
Hebrews 4:14 - A Great High Priest
Hebrews 4:16 - Boldly, Before the Throne of Grace

Mitch Chase comments On the Possible Inclusios in Hebrews 11and the Central Figure in the List of Names. He highlights commonalities of sacrifice in the Three Stories of Sacrifice in the Name-List of Hebrews 11. He also discusses The Strategy of Christology for Your Endurance.

Jared Compton also queries Did Paul Write Hebrews?
Some older posts by Jared:
     Galatians and Hebrews: A Key Similarity
     Hebrews: The Big Picture
     Hebrews: The Big Picture (imaginative)
     What Hebrews Tells Us about Preaching

Kibbe Reviews Calaway, The Sabbath and the Sanctuary

Mike Kibbe has posted another review:

Jared Calaway. The Sabbath and the Sanctuary: Acces to God in the Letter to the Hebrews and Its Preistly Contest. WUNT 2/349. Tübingen: Mohr Siebeck, 2013.

Classic Commentaries and Studies on Hebrews by Logos Software

Logos Software has now made available an additonal 13 classic commentaries and studies dating from 1590–1914.  The collection includes the following titles:

• Commentary on the Epistle to the Hebrews by A. C. Kendrick
• Twenty-Seven Lectures, or Readings, upon Part of the Epistle Written to the Hebrews by Edward Deering
• A Commentary on the Epistle to the Hebrews, vol. 1 by August Tholuck
• A Commentary on the Epistle to the Hebrews, vol. 2 by August Tholuck
• Short Explanation of the Epistle of Paul to the Hebrews by David Dickson
• A Commentary, Expository and Practical, on the Epistle to the Hebrews by Alexander S. Patterson
• The Argument of the Epistle to the Hebrews by George Steward
• Lectures on the Epistle to the Hebrews, vol. 1 by William Lindsay
• Lectures on the Epistle to the Hebrews, vol. 2 by William Lindsay
• The Christology of the Epistle to the Hebrews Including its Relation to the Developing Christology of the Primitive Church by Harris Lachlan MacNeill
• The Epistle of Priesthood: Studies in the Epistle to the Hebrews by Alexander Nairne
• The Apostolic Liturgy and the Epistle to the Hebrews: Being a Commentary on the Epistle in its Relation to the Holy Eucharist, with Appendices on the Liturgy of the Primitive Church by John Edward Field
• La Théologie de L’épitre aux Hébreux by Eugène Ménégoz
• L’épître aux Hébreux: Essai D’une Traduction Nouvelle D'une Commentaire Théologique by Édouard Reuss
• Der Brief an die Hebräer John Henry Kurtz

This collection apparently supplements an earlier collection of 25 classic commentaries and studies dating from 1820–1939:

• The Epistle to the Hebrews in Greek and English with Critical and Explanatory Notes by Frederic Rendall
• The Epistle to the Hebrews with Notes by C. J. Vaughan
• A Commentary on the Epistle to the Hebrews, vol. 1 by Moses Stuart
• A Commentary on the Epistle to the Hebrews, vol. 2 by Moses Stuart
• The Epistle to the Hebrews in Greek and English with an Analysis and Exegetical Commentary by Samuel H. Turner
• The Apostolical Authority of the Epistle to the Hebrews by Charles Forster
• A Commentary on the Whole Epistle to the Hebrews, vol. 1 by William Gouge
• A Commentary on the Whole Epistle to the Hebrews, vol. 2 by William Gouge
• The Theology of the Epistle to the Hebrews by George Milligan
• The Epistle to the Hebrews: The First Apology for Christianity by A. B. Bruce
• Notes and Reflections on the Epistle to the Hebrews by Arthur Pridham
• An Exposition of the Epistle to the Hebrews by William Kelly
• The Epistle to the Hebrews: An Exposition, vol. 1 by Adolph Saphir
• The Epistle to the Hebrews: An Exposition, vol. 2 by Adolph Saphir
• An Exposition of the Epistle to the Hebrews by Henry W. Williams
• The Epistle to the Hebrews by E. C. Wickham
• A Critical Commentary on the Epistle to the Hebrews by Francis S. Sampson
• The Epistle to the Hebrews: A Devotional Commentary by G. A. Chadwick
• The Epistle to the Hebrews: Its Doctrine and Significance by E. F. Scott
• An Exposition of the Epistle of the Apostle Paul to the Hebrews, vol. 1 by John Brown
• An Exposition of the Epistle of the Apostle Paul to the Hebrews, vol. 2 by John Brown
• The Jewish Temple and the Christian Church: A Series of Discourses on the Epistle to the Hebrews by R. W. Dale
• Notes Intended for an Exposition of the Epistle to the Hebrews by James A. Haldane
• A Paraphrase and Commentary on the Epistle to the Hebrews, vol. 1 by Archibald MaClean
• A Paraphrase and Commentary on the Epistle to the Hebrews, vol. 2 by Archibald MaClean
• A Commentary on the Various Readings in the Text of the Epistle to the Hebrews in the Chester-Beatty Papyrus P46 (circa 200 A. D.) by H. C. Hoskier
• Authorship of the Epistle to the Hebrews by William Leonard
• The Hebrews Epistle: In the Light of the Types by Sir Robert Anderson
• Commentary on the Epistle to the Hebrews, vol. 1 by Franz Delitzsch
• Commentary on the Epistle to the Hebrews, vol. 2 by Franz Delitzsch
• The Epistle to the Hebrews by Edgar J. Goodspeed

This is quite a collection of Hebrews works for an affordable price.

Philip Harland's Podcasts on Hebrews

Among Philip Harland's many podcasts on religions of the ancient Mediterranean, he has two on the book of Hebrews:

Podcast 2.10: Hebrews’ Portrait of Jesus – Highpriest Melchizedek, part 1 (Download)

Podcast 2.11: Hebrews’ Portrait of Jesus – Highpriest Melchizedek, part 2 (Download)

These links will also be placed on the Multimedia page.

Jared Compton's Dissertation

Congratulations to Jared Compton who defended his doctoral dissertation in November:

Jared Compton, "Psalm 110 and the Logic of Hebrews." PhD diss., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 2013, xv + 232 pp.

Supervisors: D. A. Carson, Eckhard J. Schnabel, and Richard Averbeck

Abstract:
E. F. Scott once called Hebrews “the riddle of the New Testament,” considering how many basic questions the letter leaves open (e.g., the identity of its author, occasion, and audience, et al.). Sometime later, G. W. Buchanan called Hebrews a “homiletical midrash on Ps 110” in light of how often and, indeed, where the psalm is cited or alluded to in the letter. The following dissertation takes on board Buchanan’s (strangely-neglected) observation about the importance of Ps 110 in an attempt to shed some light on one of the more interesting riddles Scott identified: the situation of Hebrews’ audience. Moreover, since it is the author’s expositions—over against his exhortations—that address the heart of the audience’s crisis of faith and since Ps 110 plays such a fundamental role in the author’s expositions, each of the chapters comprising the body of this paper explore one of the author’s ten expositional units (chs. 3–12). Each of these chapters (1) surface the unit’s main claim, along with the role of Ps 110 in this claim, and (2) reflect on the unit’s—and, thus, psalm’s—function in the author’s larger argument. If, in other words, we can identify what the author says in the part of his letter addressing his audience’s crisis of faith, this should go a long way toward answering why he has written and, therefore, what his audience’s crisis of faith was. The dissertation ends with a final chapter offering a synthetic portrait of the author’s argument and, with this, a synthetic portrait of his use of Ps 110 (ch. 13; see, esp., table 13). Beyond this, the final chapter concludes with a brief, but suggestive, hypothesis about what this synthetic portrait may imply about the audience’s situation, which is another way of saying that it ends with a lingering puzzle but, at the same time, a clearer way forward for future work.

Some Resources on Hebrews

David Allen, Dean of the School of Theology and Professor of Preaching at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, has a ten-part series on Interpreting and Preaching Hebrews 6.1–8. He is an advocate for the "Loss of Rewards" view of this passage.

I had previously noted that Trinity Evangelical Divinity School posted a four-part video lecture series on Hebrews by D. A. Carson. Transcripts of the four lectures are also available on the same page.

Logos Bible Software is offering for the month of January a free download of Frederic William Farrar's Hebrews Commentary in the Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges series.