Hebrews 9–13 (Word Biblical Commentary, Volume 47b | WBC)

by William L. Lane

Publisher:

Word

, 1991

Overview

Winner of Christianity Today’s 1993 Critic’s Choice Award, this commentary provides an interpretation of the book of Hebrews in conversation with the rapidly growing body of scholarly literature. Acknowledging that many issues such as authorship and provenance remain open, William Lane examines the evidence available and makes a compelling case for his reading of the book and its historical background.

The Word Biblical Commentary delivers the best in biblical scholarship, from the leading scholars of our day who share a commitment to Scripture as divine revelation. This series emphasizes a thorough analysis of textual, linguistic, structural, and theological evidence. The result is judicious and balanced insight into the meanings of the text in the framework of biblical theology. These widely acclaimed commentaries serve as exceptional resources for the professional theologian and instructor, the seminary or university student, the working minister, and everyone concerned with building theological understanding from a solid base of biblical scholarship.

Contents

Top Highlights

“the emphasis is on the life of faith as a believing response to the promise of God” (Page 315)

“He brings before his audience a long series of exemplary witnesses to an enduring faith and demonstrates that faith is essentially determined by hope. The catalogue shows that throughout redemptive history attestation from God has been based upon the evidence of a living faith that acts in terms of God’s promise, even when the realization of the promise is not in sight. Such a faith is able to move beyond disappointment and the sufferings of this world and to bear vibrant testimony to future generations regarding the reality of the promised blessings.” (Page 315)

“Thus faith confers upon what we do not see the full certainty of a proof or demonstration; it furnishes evidence concerning that which has not been seen.” (Page 329)

“The list demonstrates that faith for the people of God under the old covenant was closely allied with hope and implied steadfast endurance supported by the promise of God.” (Page 316)

“Especially in 10:36–39, the interpretation of the oracle from Hab 2:4 gives to faith the nuance of firm, persevering faithfulness. With the seamless transition to 11:1 the writer adds to the concept of faith the eschatological dimension of an unwavering and anticipatory orientation to the future promised by God.” (Page 316)

Product Details

• Title: Word Biblical Commentary, Volume 47B: Hebrews 9–13
• Author: William L. Lane
• Series: Word Biblical Commentary
• Volume: 47B
• Publisher: Word
• Print Publication Date: 1991
• Logos Release Date: 2002
• Pages: 450
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Bible › Commentaries--Collected works; Bible. N.T. Hebrews › Commentaries
• ISBNs: 9781418503994, 1418503991
• Resource ID: LLS:29.63.6
• Resource Type: Bible Commentary
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-01-19T00:30:13Z

About William L. Lane

William L. Lane (1931–1999) was Paul T. Walls Chair in Wesleyan and Biblical Studies at Seattle Pacific University. He served as a translation team for the NASB and NIV translations of the Bible. He is the author of The New International Commentary on the New Testament: The Gospel of Mark.