The Letter to the Hebrews
in Pillar New Testament Commentary
Pages
848
Publisher
Eerdmans
Published
11/23/2023
ISBN-13
9780802875716
What does the Letter to the Hebrews have to say to Christians today?
A compelling exhortation to hold true to the faith in the face of adversity. A sermon rife with iconic imagery and Old Testament allusions. A signal work of theology in the New Testament.
Above all, the Letter to the Hebrews proclaims the high priesthood of Jesus Christ. But the book’s textual complexity and long history of interpretation can be overwhelming. In this new Pillar commentary, Sigurd Grindheim illuminates the Letter to the Hebrews, paying careful attention to linguistic features and historical context—all while centering its relevance to modern readers.
Grindheim clearly and comprehensively addresses major issues about the text, including authorship, date, canonicity, formal qualities, and major themes. Following his thorough introduction, he explains each line of the text and its significance for believers today. Grindheim’s commentary offers pastors, students, and scholars the clarity and fresh insights they want in their scriptural study.
A compelling exhortation to hold true to the faith in the face of adversity. A sermon rife with iconic imagery and Old Testament allusions. A signal work of theology in the New Testament.
Above all, the Letter to the Hebrews proclaims the high priesthood of Jesus Christ. But the book’s textual complexity and long history of interpretation can be overwhelming. In this new Pillar commentary, Sigurd Grindheim illuminates the Letter to the Hebrews, paying careful attention to linguistic features and historical context—all while centering its relevance to modern readers.
Grindheim clearly and comprehensively addresses major issues about the text, including authorship, date, canonicity, formal qualities, and major themes. Following his thorough introduction, he explains each line of the text and its significance for believers today. Grindheim’s commentary offers pastors, students, and scholars the clarity and fresh insights they want in their scriptural study.
Collections
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- TGC: Scholarly Commentaries by The Gospel Coalition
Reviews
DavidH
August 12, 2026
August 12, 2026
Grindheim offers perhaps the best overall balance of exegetical insight, theological depth, originality, and accessibility among current commentaries on Hebrews. He is especially strong on Christ’s sonship and priesthood, the heavenly sanctuary, sacrifice, and the warning passages, and he repeatedly offers fresh readings without becoming eccentric. His treatment of the heavenly sanctuary as the reality of access to God rather than a literal celestial replica is particularly stimulating, while his insistence that the cross and Christ’s heavenly self-offering are complementary descriptions of the same saving event avoids overly mechanical reconstructions of the Day of Atonement typology. Some interpretations, including his treatment of eternal begetting and aspects of sanctuary imagery, are more debatable, but even where I disagree he makes me reconsider the text. Remarkably concise for the amount of serious exegesis it contains, this is now my first-choice commentary on Hebrews.
The Gospel Coalition
June 1, 2024
June 1, 2024
Grindheim’s newer commentary spans more than 800 pages and offers careful exegesis with theological depth. He comprehensively addresses major issues such as authorship, date, canonicity, and major themes.
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