The Epistle to the Hebrews: A Commentary

by Dmitri Royster

This commentary is illuminating and instructive for anyone seeking to understand the Epistle to the Hebrews from the perspective of the Orthodox Church. Frequent mention is made of the specific placement of selected readings from the Epistle in the Church's liturgical and sacramental celebrations, and therefore this book is particularly useful for those responsible for preaching and teaching in the Church. Noteworthy here is the fact that readings from Hebrews are prescribed during the two most important times in the Orthodox liturgical the days prior to the celebration of the Nativity of Christ and the Great Fast before Pascha. The author's exposition of Hebrews 3:13 summarizes well the purpose and pastoral tone of the whole "exhort one another daily, while it is called today; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin." His Eminence Dmitri is Archbishop of Dallas and the South, of the Orthodox Church in America.

Genres: Theology

254 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2003

About the author

His Eminence the Most Reverend Archbishop Dmitri (Royster) of Dallas and the South was the bishop of the Orthodox Church in America's Diocese of the South until his retirement on March 31, 2009. His consecration to the episcopate is regarded by many as the first of a convert in America.

Reviews

[Lance Conley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book to study Hebrews! I’ll always recommend Archbishop Dmitri Royster. He was brilliant.