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This Epistle was written perfectly at the highest level of the Greek language.  "It would be difficult to find anywhere passages more exact and pregnant in expression than i. 1-4; ii. 14-18; vii, 26-28; xii, 18-24."<ref>''The Epistle to the Hebrews: The Greek Texts with Notes and Essays'' (edited by Brooke Foss Westcott), xlvi</ref>  This short book demonstrates a phenomenal knowledge of scriptures, and draws an analogy between the new concept of [[Christian]] [[faith]] and the sacrifice of [[Isaac]] in the [[Old Testament]].<ref>Saldarini, Anthony J. [http://mb-soft.com/believe/txs/hebrews.htm ''Epistle to the Hebrews''] Believe. Accessed 15 March 2008</ref><ref>Pawson, J. David ''Unlocking The Bible'' p.1113 (London, Collins; 2003) ISBN 978 0 00 716666 4</ref>  It contains a record number of words (154) that do not appear anywhere else in the New Testament,<ref>https://www.neverthirsty.org/bible-qa/qa-archives/question/how-any-words-are-in-the-greek-new-testament/</ref> and a striking absence of five words commonly used elsewhere.  This also contains a favorite verse of athletes: "let us run with endurance the race that is set before us."<ref>{{bibleref|Hebrews|12|1}}</ref> This Epistle uses many compound words.

This Epistle was written perfectly at the highest level of the Greek language.  "It would be difficult to find anywhere passages more exact and pregnant in expression than i. 1-4; ii. 14-18; vii, 26-28; xii, 18-24."<ref>''The Epistle to the Hebrews: The Greek Texts with Notes and Essays'' (edited by Brooke Foss Westcott), xlvi</ref>  This short book demonstrates a phenomenal knowledge of scriptures, and draws an analogy between the new concept of [[Christian]] [[faith]] and the sacrifice of [[Isaac]] in the [[Old Testament]].<ref>Saldarini, Anthony J. [http://mb-soft.com/believe/txs/hebrews.htm ''Epistle to the Hebrews''] Believe. Accessed 15 March 2008</ref><ref>Pawson, J. David ''Unlocking The Bible'' p.1113 (London, Collins; 2003) ISBN 978 0 00 716666 4</ref>  It contains a record number of words (154) that do not appear anywhere else in the New Testament,<ref>https://www.neverthirsty.org/bible-qa/qa-archives/question/how-any-words-are-in-the-greek-new-testament/</ref> and a striking absence of five words commonly used elsewhere.  This also contains a favorite verse of athletes: "let us run with endurance the race that is set before us."<ref>{{bibleref|Hebrews|12|1}}</ref> This Epistle uses many compound words.

This Epistle is actually not a letter to the Hebrews or anyone, but a [[homily]] or [[treatise]] on the reasons behind Jesus's life and [[Passion of Christ|Passion]], and how [[God]] did not fail to intervene as many mistakenly think.  Unlike the actual letters in the New Testament, this book is not introduced by the name of its author.  Its title of "Hebrews" is itself a misnomer, as the explanation in the book is plainly for everyone. The only hint we have about its author is Hebrews 13:19, where the author urges the audience to [[prayer|pray]] "in order that I [''i.e.'', [[Jesus]]] may be restored to you the sooner."<ref>ESV quoted here.</ref>

This Epistle is actually not a letter to the Hebrews or anyone, but a homily or [[treatise]] on the reasons behind Jesus's life and [[Passion of Christ|Passion]], and how [[God]] did not fail to intervene as many mistakenly think.  Unlike the actual letters in the New Testament, this book is not introduced by the name of its author.  Its title of "Hebrews" is itself a misnomer, as the explanation in the book is plainly for everyone. The only hint we have about its author is Hebrews 13:19, where the author urges the audience to [[prayer|pray]] "in order that I [''i.e.'', [[Jesus]]] may be restored to you the sooner."<ref>ESV quoted here.</ref>

This Epistle, the nineteenth book of the [[New Testament]], was likely written soon after Jesus's [[Resurrection]], because it implies that none of the disciples have shed blood yet ({{bibleref|Hebrews|12|4}}), and refers to worship practices under the old covenant in the present tense ({{bibleref|Hebrews|8|4-5}}, {{bibleref|Hebrews|10|1-3}}).<ref>Compare Hebrews 10:32-34 and Acts 8:1-3. It is not impossible that this Epistle could also have been written at ''any'' time during those 37 years, even as late as February A.D. 70 (A.D. 33 + 37 years = A.D. 70). The Temple was taken in March of that year and burned in August. See the following historical documentation.

This Epistle, the nineteenth book of the [[New Testament]], was likely written soon after Jesus's [[Resurrection]], because it implies that none of the disciples have shed blood yet ({{bibleref|Hebrews|12|4}}), and refers to worship practices under the old covenant in the present tense ({{bibleref|Hebrews|8|4-5}}, {{bibleref|Hebrews|10|1-3}}).<ref>Compare Hebrews 10:32-34 and Acts 8:1-3. It is not impossible that this Epistle could also have been written at ''any'' time during those 37 years, even as late as February A.D. 70 (A.D. 33 + 37 years = A.D. 70). The Temple was taken in March of that year and burned in August. See the following historical documentation.