Hebrews

by D. Stephen Long

Praise for the Series "Church leaders who preach and teach will delight in a ready supply of profound and discerning biblical resources that engage seriously with the church’s creeds, practices, and hymns, the history of interpretation, and contemporary theological reflection." — Philip W. Butin , Co-pastor, First United Presbyterian Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas "The series offers an impressive variety of theological voices representing a broad range of traditions, styles, and locations, all asking what the upshot of the biblical texts is for pressing theological issues in our day, both issues that are perennial and issues that are peculiar to "modernity." For anyone who wants to think about what the Bible has to say to theological discussions today, the voices within this series will be as arresting and provocative as the variety of voices within the Bible itself." — David H. Kelsey , Luther A. Weigle Professor of Theology Emeritus, Yale University Divinity School "Surely, Belief will assist pastors, laypersons, and scholars both in reading the Bible better and in doing better theology for decades to come." — Cynthia Rigby , W. C. Brown Professor of Theology, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary
The volumes in A Theological Commentary on the Bible from Westminster John Knox Press offer a fresh and invigorating approach to all the books of the Bible. Building on a wide range of sources from biblical studies, the history of theology, the church’s liturgical and musical traditions, contemporary culture, and the Christian tradition, noted scholars focus less on traditional historical and literary angles in favor of a theologically focused commentary that considers the contemporary relevance of the texts. This series is an invaluable resource for those who want to probe beyond the backgrounds and words of biblical texts to their deep theological and ethical meanings for the church today. The book of Hebrews is a fascinating extended sermon that has guided and nurtured the church through many significant controversies throughout its history not only as a solution to a problem but also as a problem that still seeks a solution. The counsel to hold fast onto the confession we received and to be willing to wander, moving toward that which we have yet to receive, is as relevant today as it was nearly two thousand years ago. Noted theologian D. Stephen Long explores this captivating book and its invitation into a robust world beyond the assumptions of today’s scientific worldviews. Integrating doctrine, ethics, and politics, Hebrews aids the faithful of all generations to negotiate through troubled times.

Genres: Nonfiction, Theology, Religion, History

288 pages, Hardcover

First published September 16, 2011

About the author

D. Stephen Long is professor of theology and ethics at Southern Methodist University. Previously he worked at Marquette University, Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, St. Joseph’s University and Duke Divinity School. He received the PhD from Duke University, and is an ordained United Methodist Minister in the Indiana Conference. He has served churches in Honduras, North Carolina and Milwaukee.

He has published a number of works, including Divine Economy: Theology and the Market (2000), The Goodness of God: Theology, Church, and the Social Order (2001), John Wesley's Moral Theology: The Quest for God and Goodness (2005), and Calculated Future: Theology, Ethics, and Economics (2007).

Reviews

[Simon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Far more into early church theology/philosophy than I was expecting (fitting given his background in systematic theology + language). So interesting, and a way into material I likely wouldn't have read otherwise, plus opening up Hebrews in new ways for me.

[Sean · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the strong theological focus of the book