Who write Hebrews?

[trophy33]

Do you know who wrote it?

Yes.

Well, "know", because I was not there, I just know who is supposed to be the author.

 

[Hammster]

Yes.

Well, "know", because I was not there, I just know who is supposed to be the author.

Then it’s safe to say he was interested in Jewish issues.

 

[trophy33]

Then it’s safe to say he was interested in Jewish issues.

His book ends in Rome. He records the movement of Christianity from Jerusalem to Rome.

Not exactly the interest needed for the epistle of Hebrews. Apollo is much better candidate, I think. Apollo was the "missionary" of Jews and was very good at it.

Luke was never recorded as somebody active, as a teacher. Only as a historian/observer/companion. It would be quite a jump from this role to such involvement in teaching Jews from their Scriptures that Jesus is more than Moses etc.

 

[Hammster]

His book ends in Rome. He records the movement of Christianity from Jerusalem to Rome.

Not exactly the interest needed for the epistle of Hebrews. Apollo is much better candidate, I think. Apollo was the "missionary" of Jews and was very good at it.

Luke was never recorded as somebody active, as a teacher. Only as a historian/observer/companion. It would be quite a jump from this role to such involvement in teaching Jews from their Scriptures that Jesus is more than Moses etc.

Unless he was recording what he heard Paul preach over and over.

 

[trophy33]

Unless he was recording what he heard Paul preach over and over.

If we will say its a record of Paul's preaching, then anybody can be the author. From Barnabas, Timotheus to some unknown individual from some local church where Paul preached. Not just Luke.

I think that Apollo is the only one having the proper and biblically recoreded interest in the field of the epistle of Hebrews. Its not a proof, of course. But its the most natural direction, I think.

 

[Hammster]

If we will say its a record of Paul's preaching, then anybody can be the author. From Barnabas, Timotheus to some unknown individual from some local church where Paul preached. Not just Luke.

I think that Apollo is the only one having the proper and biblically recoreded interest in the field of the epistle of Hebrews. Its not a proof, of course. But its the most natural direction, I think.

Two reasons I go with Luke. One, folks have done studies comparing writing styles, and Hebrews matches up well with Luke. Two, since Luke travelled with Paul, he would have heard this message over and over.

 

[trophy33]

Two reasons I go with Luke. One, folks have done studies comparing writing styles, and Hebrews matches up well with Luke. Two, since Luke travelled with Paul, he would have heard this message over and over.

Do you have a source saying that the style matches with Luke?

 

[Hammster]

Do you have a source saying that the style matches with Luke?

I’ll see if I can find it. It’s been awhile.

 

[Radagast]

Two reasons I go with Luke. One, folks have done studies comparing writing styles, and Hebrews matches up well with Luke.

Really? I don't see that at all.

 

[trophy33]

Really? I don't see that at all.

Yeah, me neither, it all seems to be quite different. But if there are some more subtle Greek similarities in style, I would like to see it...

Even the genre is totally different (preaching instead of historical accounts).

 

[Radagast]

But if there are some more subtle Greek similarities in style .

There are subtle Greek differences. Luke makes heavy use of the phrase "ὁ δέ" ("but the"), for example. The writer to the Hebrews only uses it 11 times.

 

[Hammster]

Really? I don't see that at all.

There you have it then.

 

[Mark51]

The book of Hebrews does not give its writer’s name. Although its authorship has been debated; it, nevertheless, is widely credited to the apostle Paul.

This Bible book was accepted by early Christians as written by this apostle. The style is consistent with his other know writings. And, it was in Rome that Paul was first imprisoned. Timothy was with Paul. (Philippians 1:1; 2:19; Colossians 1:1, 2; Philemon 1) This circumstance fits the remark at Hebrews 13:23 about Timothy’s release from prison and of Paul’s desire to visit Jerusalem soon.

 

[FireDragon76]

I seriously doubt Paul was the writer, as linguistically it doesn't match up with other books ascribed to him. Bottom line though, there isn't anything solid to suggest one author over another. That being said, a fascinating theory is that Priscilla was the author and the logic of that argument makes a great deal of sense... but there isn't hard evidence, or at least not yet, that such was the case.

Yes, I have heard some reputable scholars mention that as a plausible hyopthesis... if it were true, it would be the only book in the Bible written by a woman.

 

[Radagast]

is widely credited to the apostle Paul

Not really. In particular, because Paul's letters all say that they're by Paul.

 

[Dan Perez]

This topic is kind of interesting a lot of Scholars say that they do not hold Paul accountable for writing the book of Hebrews but I was reading it again and I came across this verse Hebrews 10:34

Ye had compassion of me in my bonds, and took joyfully the spoiling of your goods, knowing in yourselves that ye have in heaven a better and an enduring substance. (KJV)

Now, that's KJV. Just about ever other version says " you had compassion on prisoners"

Hebrews 10:34 You sympathized with those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, knowing that you yourselves had a better and permanent possession.

I just found that interesting. I believed that Paul wrote Hebrews before reading that passage again with new eyes, but this verse kinda settles the matter. What do you think?

Hi and see 2 reasons that Paul it !!

Read Heb 13:22 and 23 !!

Timothy was Paul's helper !!

Who was in 2 Peter 3:15 and Paul wrote to the Jews , and that was Paul !!

dan p

 

[Knee V]

If Paul did not write it, it is nonetheless very Pauline in its content.