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

by Madison N. Pierce

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.

Genres: Theology

250 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 23, 2020

Reviews

[Drake · Rating 3 out of 5]

I don’t find prosopological exegesis a compelling explanation for how the author of Hebrews uses the OT. That said, Pierce’s study has a lot of really helpful insights, especially with regards to the role of the Trinitarian divine speeches in the epistle as a whole.

[Ryland Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

In a thoughtful monograph on Hebrews, Pierce gives readers a helpful understanding of the Trinitarian discourse in Hebrews. Before reading this book, I always saw the purpose of Hebrews as a way to understand Jesus as the fulfillment of Israel but Pierce masterfully extrapolates a Trinitarian understanding of the author's position as the members of the Trinity have their conversation.

A wonderful read and mostly accessible to pastors.

[Kenny Silva · Rating 4 out of 5]

In this excellent entry into the scholarly literature on Hebrews, Madison Pierce delves into the author's prosopological technique for reading the Old Testament. This book helps readers to get a handle on both the structure of Hebrews and the manner in which the author portrays the Father, Son, and Spirit speaking through Scripture to communicate the glory Christ's person and work.

[Cody Barnhart · Rating 5 out of 5]

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