Divine Discourse in the Epistle to the Hebrews
The Recontextualization of Spoken Quotations of Scripture

Demonstrates how quotations are used in Hebrews to develop its characterization of God - Father, Son, and Spirit.

Madison N. Pierce (Author)

9781108495417, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 23 July 2020

226 pages
22.2 x 14.2 x 2.1 cm, 0.45 kg

'… Pierce's monograph is a welcome addition to the discussion of the use of OT quotations in Hebrews …' Abeneazer G. Urga, Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society

In this book, Madison N. Pierce analyzes the use of prosopological exegesis by the author of Hebrews in almost every major quotation of Scripture. She shows that the author uses Scripture in a consistent way that develops his characterization of God - Father, Son, and Spirit - and that results in a triune portrait of God in Hebrews. Offering a detailed reading of several passages, she also demonstrates how the author's portrayal of God is consistent with later theological developments. Pierce's method replaces atomistic approaches and allows readers to see a clear pattern of usage across the entire epistle. It offers researchers a tool for examining quotations of New Testament Scripture and will be of particular interest to those working in the field of trinitarian theology.

1. The author's exegetical method and speech in Hebrews
2. Intra-divine discourse (1): the Father addresses the Son
3. Intra-divine discourse (2): the Son responds to the Father
4. Extra-divine discourse: the Holy Spirit speaks to the community
5. Divine discourse and the structure of Hebrews
6. Conclusion.

Subject Areas: Theology [HRLB], Biblical studies & exegesis [HRCG], New Testaments [HRCF2], Bibles [HRCF]