Focusing on the unique classification of the text as a homily rather than a traditional letter, this commentary provides a verse-by-verse exegesis of the Letter to the Hebrews. It delves into theological and spiritual implications, highlighting its celebration of Christ's priesthood through a Christological hymn. Authored by a renowned scholar, this work is tailored for theologians and graduate students, offering a comprehensive analysis of one of the New Testament's most enigmatic writings.
Focusing on the theme of the Name of Christ, this work presents a contemporary Christology that evolves into a detailed priestly Christology. The author, an expert on the Epistle to the Hebrews, offers an authoritative commentary that elucidates the unique Priesthood of Jesus Christ for early Christian communities. Through a thorough analysis, the text reveals the Epistle as a profound piece of Christian preaching, rich in Semitic rhetorical techniques and structured with a concentric symmetry, ultimately guiding readers in living out their faith, hope, and charity.
This brief work revisits two conferences given by Cardinal Vanhoye during the first international meeting on charismatic renewal organized in Asia in May, 2009.
Albert Vanhoye is one of the most prominent French biblical scholars of the period following the Second Vatican Council, with an academic career spanning eight decades and publications in numerous European languages. Amidst diverse interests, the Letter to the Hebrews has remained the central focus of his scholarship throughout his career. This volume collects sixteen of his most significant essays on Hebrews, covering a variety of topics and approaches, with an emphasis on the key themes of priesthood and sacrifice. The essays are presented for the first time in English translation, with an introduction by the editors summarizing Vanhoye's contribution and analysing the central features of his work.
List Pawła do Galatów budzi od dawna zainteresowanie czytelników, ponieważ rzuca wiele światła na wczesną historię Kościoła, doktrynę chrześcijańską i na uderzającą osobowość jego autora. Podtrzymuje równocześnie to zainteresowanie, gdyż przedstawiane w nim z pasją nauczanie jest zawsze istotne dla wiary i życia chrześcijan. (…) Podejmuje kluczowy i zasadniczy element teologii Pawła – usprawiedliwienia przez wiarę w Chrystusie. To nauczanie, ze względu na jego podstawowy charakter, zasługuje na to, by regularnie do niego wracać, o czym często zapominamy. (…) Ponieważ jednak łatwo ulegamy skłonności, by nadzieję zbawienia pokładać w dobrych uczynkach oraz intencjach, zastępując tym samym wiarę w Chrystusa ludzkimi czynami, dlatego trzeba zawsze przypominać podkreślanie przez Pawła z całą mocą usprawiedliwienia przez wiarę.