The Epistle to the Hebrews: A Commentary

by Homer A. Kent Jr.

3rd printing 1977 - "The use of a literal translation at the beginning of each discussion is intended as an aid in arriving at the author's thought. By the use of such translation rather than a more popular paraphrase, I have endeavored to keep interpretive elements in that portion to a minimum, reserving interpretation for the commentary."

303 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1972

Reviews

[Addison S · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this commentary on the book of Hebrews. However, I couldn’t get over the fact that the author was very anti-KJV. Normally, this wouldn’t bug me, but the author very persistently pushed his agenda. I read the book for a commentary on Hebrews. Not to see why the KJV of the Bible was wrong. It was like every other page had something to say abt why the KJV was wrong. He never critiqued any other version of the Bible either! It was a very frustrating read. Other than that, I did think it was cool to read about all the types of Christ that can be found through the Tabernacle and sacrificial system. So, I’ll give this book three stars.

[F · Rating 2 out of 5]

I get a little tired of authors who say they believe in the Divine inspiration of the Bible and then seek only human explanations when a writer says something not revealed elsewhere in Scripture. Case in point [page 271 of my copy]where Moses has said "I am terrified and trembling" [author's words]. He says that is not in the OT and gives 3 solutions- not one of which is that God revealed what Moses said to the author. I don't mind when writers are obviously quoting an OT passage but to ignore special revelation in a situation like this... really! Either God can give the Scriptures by inspiration or what is the point?

[Christopher Hughes · Rating 3 out of 5]

With the exception of Chaps 11-12 (Of Hebrews), I would consider this book a bust.