Marohl, Matthew J.

Faithfulness and the purpose of Hebrews : a social identity approach / Matthew J. Marohl. - 1 online resource (xvii, 210 pages)

Includes bibliographical references (pages 193-210).

The historical critical investigation of the identity of the addressees of Hebrews : an overview and critique -- The historical critical investigation of the purpose of Hebrews : an overiew and critique -- Social identity theory and Hebrews -- Social identity theory and first-century Mediterranean culture -- "Us" and "them" : the "faithful" and the "unfaithful" -- The faithfulness of Jesus in Hebrews -- Present temporal orientation and faithfulness in Hebrews -- Faithfulness and the purpose of Hebrews.

9780227902158 (electronic bk.) 0227902157 (electronic bk.)


Bible.--Hebrews--Social scientific criticism.


Identification (Religion)--Biblical teaching.
RELIGION / Biblical Studies / New Testament
RELIGION / Biblical Studies / Paul's Letters


Electronic books.

BS2775.6.I33 / M37 2010eb

227/.87067