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The Epistle was written before any persecution of the disciples, because there is a reference to their lack of their physical suffering yet; this makes it likely the Epistle was written prior to the [[Ascension]].  The Epistle also uses a same distinctive phrase once used by Jesus, which reinforces his likely authorship.  This Epistle was certainly written before the destruction of the Jerusalem Temple in A.D. 70.<ref>http://www.mycrandall.ca/courses/ntintro/Heb.htm</ref>

The Epistle was written before any persecution of the disciples, because there is a reference to their lack of their physical suffering yet; this makes it likely the Epistle was written prior to the [[Ascension]].  The Epistle also uses a same distinctive phrase once used by Jesus, which reinforces his likely authorship.  This Epistle was certainly written before the destruction of the Jerusalem Temple in A.D. 70.<ref>http://www.mycrandall.ca/courses/ntintro/Heb.htm</ref>

This "epistle" is actually a 45-minute sermon, probably the one given by [[Jesus]] to disciples on the Road to Emmaus, shortly after the [[Resurrection]].<ref>Luke 24:13-35 (Road to Emmaus).  See also [http://sljinstitute.net/general-epistles/hebrews/the-finality-and-superiority-of-the-son-of-god-hebrews/ Mentioning an expert opinion that the Epistle is based on Jesus's explanation on the Road to Emmaus]</ref>  The total length of this Epistle is slightly less than 5000 words.  Although some early manuscripts of this book are marked as "to the Hebrews," this Epistle is actually directed more towards early Christians familiar with Scriptures.

This "epistle" is actually a 45-minute sermon, probably the one given by [[Jesus]] to disciples on the Road to Emmaus, shortly after the [[Resurrection]].<ref>Luke 24:13-35 (Road to Emmaus).  See also [http://sljinstitute.net/general-epistles/hebrews/the-finality-and-superiority-of-the-son-of-god-hebrews/ Mentioning an expert opinion that the Epistle is based on Jesus's explanation on the Road to Emmaus]</ref>  The total length of this Epistle is slightly less than 5000 words.<ref>http://catholic-resources.org/Bible/NT-Statistics-Greek.htm</ref> Although some early manuscripts of this book are marked as "to the Hebrews," this Epistle is actually directed more towards early Christians familiar with Scriptures.

Chapter 11 of this Epistle is known as the "[[faith]] Hall of Fame."

Chapter 11 of this Epistle is known as the "[[faith]] Hall of Fame."