Kuma, Hermann V. A. <br/><br/>
The centrality of aiua (blood) in the theology of the Epistle to the Hebrews  an exegetical and philological study /  [electronic resource] : 
Hermann V. A. Kuma. 
 - Lewiston, N.Y. :  Edwin Mellen Press,  2012. 
 - 1 online resource (450 p.) 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>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. 
<br/><br/> 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. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780773421271 (electronic bk.) 0773421270 (electronic bk.) 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Uniform Titles: </label><br/>Bible.--N.T.--Hebrews--Criticism, interpretation, etc.<br/>Bible.--N.T.--Hebrews--Theology.
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Blood in the Bible.<br/>Bible. N.T. Hebrews--Criticism, interpretation, etc.<br/>Gospel of truth--Criticism, interpretation, etc.<br/>Preaching--History--Early church, ca. 30-600.<br/>Rest--Religious aspects--Christianity--History of doctrines--Early church, ca. 30-600.<br/>Rest--Religious aspects--Gnosticism--History of doctrines.<br/>Rest in the Bible.<br/>Religion.<br/>RELIGION / Biblical Studies / New Testament<br/>RELIGION / Biblical Studies / Paul's Letters
<br/><br/><label>Index Terms--Genre/Form: </label><br/>Electronic books.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>BS2775.52  / .K86 2012eb 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>227/.87064