Anti-Judaism in Hebrews?

From: Interpretation | Date: July 1, 2003| Author: | Copyright information

The question of whether Hebrews is anti-Jewish has vexed readers. To answer it, one must pay careful attention to what the text says and does not say. Moreover, the coherence of the author's claim that the old covenant is superseded by the new covenant is open to question.

The question of whether the letter to the Hebrews is anti-Jewish continues to bedevil both scholars and preachers. While this essay will not put the matter to rest, it offers a framework for considering the issue. I am a theologian who has worked on Jewish-Christian relations. Even though I read and take seriously biblical ...

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