The centrality of aiua (blood) in the theology of the Epistle to the Hebrews [electronic resource] : an exegetical and philological study / Hermann V. A. Kuma.
Publication details: Lewiston, N.Y. : Edwin Mellen Press, 2012.Description: 1 online resource (450 p.)ISBN:- 9780773421271 (electronic bk.)
- 0773421270 (electronic bk.)
- Bible. N.T. Hebrews -- Criticism, interpretation, etc
- Bible. N.T. Hebrews -- Theology
- Blood in the Bible
- Bible. N.T. Hebrews -- Criticism, interpretation, etc
- Gospel of truth -- Criticism, interpretation, etc
- Preaching -- History -- Early church, ca. 30-600
- Rest -- Religious aspects -- Christianity -- History of doctrines -- Early church, ca. 30-600
- Rest -- Religious aspects -- Gnosticism -- History of doctrines
- Rest in the Bible
- Religion
- RELIGION / Biblical Studies / New Testament
- RELIGION / Biblical Studies / Paul's Letters
- 227/.87064 22
- BS2775.52 .K86 2012eb
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Chapter One. Introduction -- Chapter Two. Review of literature -- Chapter Three. Old Testament background of aiua -- Chapter Four. Aiua in the New Testament world -- Chapter Five. Aiua in the Epistle to the Hebrews -- Chapter Six. Conclusions and implications -- Bibliography -- Author's index.
This book demonstrates that because blood sanctifies, consecrates and purifies, the Greek word for blood provided the best expression for the unique role of Christ as self-sacrificing High Priest in the Epistle to the Hebrews.
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