Definition

Proper noun: - A book of the New Testament: "Epistle to the Hebrews" is the title of a specific book in the Christian New Testament. It is a lengthy theological letter or treatise addressed to early Christian believers, traditionally thought to be Jewish converts. While once attributed to the Apostle Paul, most modern scholars do not believe he was the author. The work is notable for its detailed argument presenting Jesus Christ as the ultimate high priest and the fulfillment of the Old Testament sacrificial system.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The pastor's sermon was based on a passage from the Epistle to the Hebrews.
  • Scholars debate the authorship and intended audience of the Epistle to the Hebrews.
  • Theology students often study the Epistle to the Hebrews for its Christological arguments.

Advanced Usage

• "The argument of Hebrews": Refers to the central theological case made in the book.
  • The argument of Hebrews centers on the superiority of Christ's priesthood.

Variants and Related Words

• Hebrews (n): A common shortened form of the full title.

  • We are studying the book of Hebrews this month.

• Epistle (n): A formal letter, especially one of a series of such letters in the New Testament.

  • The Pauline epistles are letters attributed to Saint Paul.

Synonyms

• The Letter to the Hebrews: An alternative phrasing of the title.
• The Book of Hebrews: A common shortened synonym.

Noun

1. a New Testament book traditionally included among the epistle of Saint Paul but now generally considered not to have been written by him