Catholic Scripture Study International: The Book of Hebrews
Overview
Includes 16 lessons with suggested responses and commentary on the biblical text.
Hebrews is written to Jewish converts, who, because of persecutions, as well as fear and doubts about their Christian faith, are tempted to revert back to traditional Judaism and its Temple-centered worship. This epistle aims to keep these Jewish Christians in the fold by stressing the failure of the Old Covenant; that the rituals of sacrificing animals has been replaced by the superiority of the New Covenant of Jesus Christ, who is the true sacrificial lamb who shed his blood for us. The New Covenant does what the Old Covenant could not do: free us from sin.
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- Closely studies the book of Hebrews chapter-by-chapter
- Comes with study questions for group study and individual testing
- Includes a Group Leader Guide to assist leaders in facilitating discussion
Top Highlights
“the ‘heir according to nature’ was passed over by God so that the ‘heir according to the promise’ may be chosen.” (Page 40)
“Our obedience to him is the fruit, not the cause, of justifying faith in Christ. His grace is the cause of our faith and our works.” (Page 6)
“The Eastern Church, from antiquity, attributed the epistle to St. Paul” (Page 1)
“it is easy to forget that for early Christians, particularly Jews, questions arose that are no longer issues for us” (Page 13)
“ the Jerusalem Temple was still standing when Hebrews was written—placing its composition before 70 AD.” (Page 1)
This Bible study program is rooted in sound biblical scholarship and in the Church’s magisterium. I hope you will welcome and support this important Bible study program in your parishes.
—Most Rev. Peter Jugis, bishop, Charlotte
This program covers all the desirable bases—thorough textual analysis and exegesis, stimulating questions to engage the individual subscriber, and direct and faithful connections of what has been studied to the Catechism, and to the magisterial writings of the Church. I can easily assure any pastor, that this program will not only enhance the spiritual lives of your people individually, but also the level of spiritual vitality of your parish.
—Most Rev. John F. Donoghue, archbishop emeritus, Atlanta
- Title: Catholic Scripture Study International: The Book of Hebrews
- Authors: Scott Hahn and Mark Shea
- Series: Catholic Scripture Study International Studies
- Publisher: Catholic Scripture Study International
- Publication Date: 2011
- Pages: 192
Scott Hahn is the founder and director of the Saint Paul Center for Biblical Theology. Additionally, he has served as the professor of theology and Scripture at Franciscan University of Steubenville since 1990. Dr. Hahn is a popular speaker who has delivered hundreds of talks on Scripture and the Catholic faith, and is a bestselling author of several books.
Mark Shea is a noted Catholic author, award-winning columnist and nationally-known speaker. His book credits include Making Senses out of Scripture, By What Authority, and This is My Body. Mark is a regular contributor to Catholic Parent Magazine and the National Catholic Register. He is Senior Content Editor for Catholic Exchange. He is currently the host of Catholic Exchange’s daily podcast, Rock Solid. Mark coauthored many of the Catholic Scripture Studies with Dr. Scott Hahn.
Reviews
1 rating
Vivian Hornby
10/21/2017
Wonderful course. I learned a lot about the early problems of the fledgling Catholic church.