The Epistle to the Hebrews: A Commentary on the Epistle to the Hebrews (Hermeneia: A Critical and Historical Commentary on the Bible)

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Summary: Technical, yet lucid.
Review: I must admit that I had serious reservations about using this commentary since it was written by a member of the "Jesus Seminar." However, after using it in a number of studies in Hebrews, I must now admit that it is extremely helpful. It is easy to read for the informed layman and is a goldmine for Greek students. Pastors and teachers will appreciate Attridge's wide knowledge of extra-biblical resources that help understand the original situation. If Attridge is as skeptical of the text of scripture as most other members of the "Jesus Seminar," it does not show up in this commentary. I wonder if Attridge has really adopted the skeptical presuppositions of the seminar, or if he is simply an interested member. At any rate, this commentary was very helpful in my Hebrews studies, along with the work of William Lane, Paul Ellingworth and George Guthrie.