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Arguments against Paul as the author of Hebrews.
1. The precision of the Greek Language in this book is more exacting that any of Paul's letters.
2. Paul states in Galatians that he did not receive his information from man nor was he taught it. But the Hebrew writer clearly states that he was taught.
3. The Hebrew writer also states that he is a second generation disciple. He and the brethren to whom he is writing learned from those who heard the Lord personally.
Hebrews 2:
Galatians 1:
1. The precision of the Greek Language in this book is more exacting that any of Paul's letters.
2. Paul states in Galatians that he did not receive his information from man nor was he taught it. But the Hebrew writer clearly states that he was taught.
3. The Hebrew writer also states that he is a second generation disciple. He and the brethren to whom he is writing learned from those who heard the Lord personally.
Hebrews 2:
Galatians 1:
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Could he have been a friend of Paul. Whoever he was, was obviously a Jew or someone familiar with their sacrificial system:
There have been a number of candidates suggested over the years for the authorship of Hebrews. Tertullian, the church father from Carthage (150-222 AD), believed Barnabas may have been the writer. Barnabas was the nickname given by the apostles to a disciple named Joseph. It meant “son of consolation/ encouragement” and he was given that name because of his selfless involvement in the early church. Barnabas was a Levite, according to Acts 4:36, so he would have been familiar with the OT sacrificial system and the Jewish rituals discussed in Hebrews. His insight to the OT would give him the authority to show how the types and shadows of the OT were fulfilled in Christ.
Apollos is another individual named as the possible author. He first comes on the scene in Acts 18:24, where he is described as a great orator, a man mighty in the scriptures. According to Acts 18:25, Apollos was a Jew who was instructed in the ways of the Lord. He was filled with a fervent spirit of evangelism for his Jewish brethren. His strong teaching abilities, coupled with a boldness to preach to the Jews, makes him a nominee for authorship. There have been other names given as authors. Some of the candidates include: Silas, Luke, James, Clement of Rome, and strangely, Pricilla, the wife of Aquila, who both discipled Apollos, (Acts 18:26-27).
http://www.fredsbibletalk.com/fb002.html
BTW this guy believes Paul wrote it.
There have been a number of candidates suggested over the years for the authorship of Hebrews. Tertullian, the church father from Carthage (150-222 AD), believed Barnabas may have been the writer. Barnabas was the nickname given by the apostles to a disciple named Joseph. It meant “son of consolation/ encouragement” and he was given that name because of his selfless involvement in the early church. Barnabas was a Levite, according to Acts 4:36, so he would have been familiar with the OT sacrificial system and the Jewish rituals discussed in Hebrews. His insight to the OT would give him the authority to show how the types and shadows of the OT were fulfilled in Christ.
Apollos is another individual named as the possible author. He first comes on the scene in Acts 18:24, where he is described as a great orator, a man mighty in the scriptures. According to Acts 18:25, Apollos was a Jew who was instructed in the ways of the Lord. He was filled with a fervent spirit of evangelism for his Jewish brethren. His strong teaching abilities, coupled with a boldness to preach to the Jews, makes him a nominee for authorship. There have been other names given as authors. Some of the candidates include: Silas, Luke, James, Clement of Rome, and strangely, Pricilla, the wife of Aquila, who both discipled Apollos, (Acts 18:26-27).
http://www.fredsbibletalk.com/fb002.html
BTW this guy believes Paul wrote it.
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Im starting to lean away from Paul in light of this new info pointed out by slepdog. He just doesnt seem like a good fit beacause the way the author of Hebrews says in 2:1 and 2:3 that they heard the gospel through other men and Paul not only states that he heard the gospel through Jesus revealing himself, we also know that to be true from acts.
Throughout chapters 1 and 2 of Hebrews the author seems to be on a mission to point out that Jesus was the Son of God and not an angel. Its as if whoever he was writing to had heard a false doctrine that Jesus was an angel or something and the author wants to set them back on track. Even in 2:1 he says "Therefore we must give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard lest we drift away." It sounds like a rebuke to me. ("Therefore referering to his whole shpeel about Jesus being different than angels in chapter1)
Does anyone know about a false doctrine that was floating around at that time like that? It might be a clue to who he was writing to specifically and maybe give some insight to who wrote it.
Throughout chapters 1 and 2 of Hebrews the author seems to be on a mission to point out that Jesus was the Son of God and not an angel. Its as if whoever he was writing to had heard a false doctrine that Jesus was an angel or something and the author wants to set them back on track. Even in 2:1 he says "Therefore we must give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard lest we drift away." It sounds like a rebuke to me. ("Therefore referering to his whole shpeel about Jesus being different than angels in chapter1)
Does anyone know about a false doctrine that was floating around at that time like that? It might be a clue to who he was writing to specifically and maybe give some insight to who wrote it.
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The term "Hebrews" or "Eberites" means literally descendant of Eber! If the author wanted to write to "Jewish Christians" he would have titled the letter just that.
I think today we see so much opinion and self decieved perception cast upon the word of God, that people can just change the actual meaning of words and think nothing of it - a Hebrew is a descendant of Eber, there is no changing that, there is no other Biblical definition, that is it, I believe the above comment from 'Slepsog' is a classic example of just how perverted commentry on the Bible has become, Biblical definition are just cast aside, and people just imagine whatever suits themselves. The letter is to those schooled in the ancient order of Melchisedek for it after the 'similtude of Melchisedek that there ariseth another Priest (Jesus)" Not after the Levitical priesthood. "For He testifieth 'Thou art a Preist after the order of Melchisedek for ever".
It says nothing of 'ancient Judaism', 'slepsog' says that on his own accord, neither does it anywhere say that Judaism is Levitical, and even if it was which it is not, Christians have no need to follow that order for they like their Lord are 'after the order of Melchisedek'!
Bible does say:
Titus 1:13-14
"This witness is true. Wherefors rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith not giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men, that turn from the truth."
I think today we see so much opinion and self decieved perception cast upon the word of God, that people can just change the actual meaning of words and think nothing of it - a Hebrew is a descendant of Eber, there is no changing that, there is no other Biblical definition, that is it, I believe the above comment from 'Slepsog' is a classic example of just how perverted commentry on the Bible has become, Biblical definition are just cast aside, and people just imagine whatever suits themselves. The letter is to those schooled in the ancient order of Melchisedek for it after the 'similtude of Melchisedek that there ariseth another Priest (Jesus)" Not after the Levitical priesthood. "For He testifieth 'Thou art a Preist after the order of Melchisedek for ever".
It says nothing of 'ancient Judaism', 'slepsog' says that on his own accord, neither does it anywhere say that Judaism is Levitical, and even if it was which it is not, Christians have no need to follow that order for they like their Lord are 'after the order of Melchisedek'!
Bible does say:
Titus 1:13-14
"This witness is true. Wherefors rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith not giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men, that turn from the truth."
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Well, thats hardly plausible evidence.
In chapter 6 verse 9 of Hebrews, the author writes, " But, beloved, we are confident of better things......."
And again in verse 11, "And we desire that each one of you......."
Could this indicate that Hebrews is coming from a group or church rather than a single author? And if so, which group?
In chapter 6 verse 9 of Hebrews, the author writes, " But, beloved, we are confident of better things......."
And again in verse 11, "And we desire that each one of you......."
Could this indicate that Hebrews is coming from a group or church rather than a single author? And if so, which group?
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