Divine Action in Hebrews: And the Ongoing Priesthood of Jesus
About this ebook
- rigorously work the interface of theology and exegesis, all related to Hebrews;
- offer an overview of the current state of discussion of divine action and the importance of exploring divine action in specific biblical texts, with special reference to William Abraham's recent 4 volume work with OUP;
- provide an overview of the reception history of Hebrews in theologies of divine action;
- explore how this has this played out in historical theology and what a retrieval of Hebrews for a theology of divine action might mean today;
- explore the relationship between the doctrine of God and divine action in Hebrews, including an engagement with classical theism;
- provocatively explore divine action in the OT, creation, and eschatology in Hebrews;
- explore the major theme in Hebrews of divine action through the ongoing priesthood of Jesus as portrayed in Hebrews;
- relate this all to preaching Hebrews today and to spiritual formation.
The book's conclusion reflects on the primary action of God speaking in Hebrews.
About the author
Craig G. Bartholomew (PhD, University of Bristol) is the director of the Kirby Laing Centre for Public Theology in Cambridge, England. He is the author and editor of numerous books, including Divine Action in Hebrews, Listening to Scripture, and The Scripture and Hermeneutics Seminar: Retrospect and Prospect.
Benjamin T. Quinn is Associate Professor of Theology and History of Ideas at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary/The College at Southeastern, Associate Director of the L. Russ Bush Center for Faith and Culture, and serves as Director of Partnerships for BibleMesh. Benjamin has authored several books including his most recent Christ, the Way: Augustine’s Theology of Wisdom. Benjamin also serves as teaching pastor of Holly Grove Baptist Church in Spring Hope, NC, near his home where he lives with his wife and four children.
