A-Z: Books of the Bible
- 1 Chronicles
- 1 Corinthians
- 1 John
- 1 Kings
- 1 Peter
- 1 Samuel
- 1 Thessalonians
- 1 Timothy
- 2 Chronicles
- 2 Corinthians
- 2 John
- 2 Kings
- 2 Peter
- 2 Samuel
- 2 Thessalonians
- 2 Timothy
- 3 John
- Acts
- Amos
- Colossians
- Daniel
- Deuteronomy
- Ecclesiastes
- Ephesians
- Esther
- Exodus
- Ezekiel
- Ezra
- Galatians
- Genesis
- Habakkuk
- Haggai
- Hebrews
- Hosea
- Isaiah
- James
- Jeremiah
- Job
- Joel
- John
- Jonah
- Joshua
- Jude
- Judges
- Lamentations
- Leviticus
- Luke
- Malachi
- Mark
- Matthew
A-Z: Books of the Bible: Hebrews
Genre
NT epistle (letter)Description
This is more a theological essay than a letter. Profound and densely argued, Hebrews is addressed to Jewish Christians who are in danger of apostasy due to persecution. The common thread is that Judaism is now superseded by Christianity.
Big ideas: Redemption, salvation
Related to theology, the study of God.
1) In the Bible a member of the Hebrew race
2) Someone who belongs to the Jewish faith which believes in one God and the importance of Jewish Law.
Name originally given to disciples of Jesus by outsiders and gradually adopted by the Early Church.
Apostate: Someone who renounces their religious faith.
Apostasy: The act of renouncing one's faith, in some cases involving conversation to another faith.
The oppression and punishment of members of a group because of religion, race or political belief.
The practice of the Jewish faith.
The beliefs, doctrines and practices of Christians.
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