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The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 65: Hebrews
The Challoner Revision
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epistle_to_the_Hebrews
This eBook was produced by David Widger from etext #1581 prepared by Dennis McCarthy, Atlanta, Georgia and Tad Book, student, Pontifical North American College, Rome
"The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 65: Hebrews" is a religious text that forms part of the New Testament, traditionally attributed to the Apostle Paul. Written in the early 1st century, this epistle addresses early Christians, particularly those of Jewish heritage, residing in Palestine. The main topic of the book revolves around the supremacy of Jesus Christ's priesthood and the new covenant that He establishes over the older Levitical practices. The Epistle to the Hebrews offers a profound theological reflection on the nature of Christ as the high priest and the significance of faith in the lives of believers. It underscores the transition from the old covenant, characterized by the Law and the sacrifices of the Levitical priests, to the new covenant established through the sacrifice of Christ. The book utilizes numerous Old Testament references to emphasize Christ’s preeminence, calling believers to persist in their faith and to seek a spiritual maturity that follows the examples of ancient heroes of faith. Furthermore, it encourages perseverance amidst trials by illustrating the transformative power of faith, leading ultimately to spiritual rest and fulfillment in God. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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