The [[Epistle to the Hebrews]] is the nineteenth book of the [[New Testament]]. In contrast with the other epistles, it is distinctly unlike a letter, and has a "symbolic style and sustained argument that mark it as a [[Hellenism|Hellenistic]] work based on the [[Jewish]] tradition."<ref>Saldarini, Anthony J. [http://mb-soft.com/believe/txs/hebrews.htm ''Epistle to the Hebrews''] Believe. Accessed 15 March 2008</ref> Overall, the tone is very Jewish, and a proper understanding of the epistle requires a familiarity with the [[Old Testament]] scriptures, particularly [[Leviticus]].<ref>Pawson, J. David ''Unlocking The Bible'' p.1113 (London, Collins; 2003) ISBN 978 0 00 716666 4</ref> It is the only New Testament letter not introduced by the name of its author. | The [[Epistle to the Hebrews]] is the nineteenth book of the [[New Testament]]. In contrast with the other epistles, it is distinctly unlike a letter, and has a "symbolic style and sustained argument that mark it as a [[Hellenism|Hellenistic]] work based on the [[Jewish]] tradition."<ref>Saldarini, Anthony J. [http://mb-soft.com/believe/txs/hebrews.htm ''Epistle to the Hebrews''] Believe. Accessed 15 March 2008</ref> Overall, the tone is very Jewish, and a proper understanding of the epistle requires a familiarity with the [[Old Testament]] scriptures, particularly [[Leviticus]].<ref>Pawson, J. David ''Unlocking The Bible'' p.1113 (London, Collins; 2003) ISBN 978 0 00 716666 4</ref> It is the only New Testament letter not introduced by the name of its author. |