Hebrews 9-13

Word Biblical Commentary #47B

by William L. Lane, Paul the Apostle

The Word Biblical Commentary delivers the best in biblical scholarship, from the leading scholars of our day who share a commitment to Scripture as divine revelation. This series emphasizes a thorough analysis of textual, linguistic, structural, and theological evidence. The result is judicious and balanced insight into the meanings of the text in the framework of biblical theology. These widely acclaimed commentaries serve as exceptional resources for the professional theologian and instructor, the seminary or university student, the working minister, and everyone concerned with building theological understanding from a solid base of biblical scholarship.

Genres: Biblical Studies, Reference, Christian, Theology, New Testament

450 pages, Hardcover

First published November 25, 1991

Reviews

[James Ruley · Rating 4 out of 5]

This second volume covering Hebrews 9 to 13 provides a great resource for anyone seeking to take a deep dive into Hebrews. Although this commentary is geared at scholars and people who know Greek, much can be gleaned by the dedicated reader about the content and context of the book. A solid resource.

[Eric · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent scholarship. Like volume 1, the author writes clearly and thoroughly on the content of Hebrews. Lane also was consistent about identifying where other scholars have landed on their interpretations and applications of Hebrews both when it aligns with his ideas and contrasts with his ideas.

[Daniel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good commentary, but difficult for navigating.

[Travis Wise · Rating 4 out of 5]

Like most commentaries, meant to be consulted, not read. Don’t know why I torture myself. Without transcending into the fun-to-read elevations, it remains at the peak of good-to-consult.

[Adam Ross · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good, broadly evangelical commentary on Hebrews, which I am using in my own narrative commentary on the epistle to the Hebrews. It was good merely and not great because of his fascination with extra-Biblical Jewish and Christian traditions which he believes influenced the author of Hebrews. Instead of seeking intertextual connections to the Old Testament, Lane is obsessed with exploring possible connections to Philo, the Wisdom of Solomon and other second-temple Jewish material. Yet I have consistently found the better and more internally consistent connection to some piece of OT theology in Hebrews, and not one firm association to these extra-Biblical sources. The point is rendered moot anyway when you realize such sources are essentially relying upon the OT anyway, so why not just go to the source in the first place?

The positives to the book were the constant understanding of terms in Hebrews, such as "drawing near" and "sanctified" as cultic references to Jewish Temple/Tabernacle worship, the same words employed by the LXX for descriptions of the sacrifices and so on. This was really helpful in rooting Hebrews in the cultic worship of the OT tabernacle, which plays at the thematic and symbolic core to the book.

[Craig · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent commentary. Even though Arminian, enough information to disagree and work with what you can agree.