NIV Application Commentary: Hebrews [Hardcover] by Guthrie, George H. (Hardcover)

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Product Description

Hebrews, which is part of the NIV Application Commentary Series, helps readers learn how the message of Hebrews can have the same powerful impact today that it did when the author first wrote it.

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The NIV Application Commentary series is unique. Most commentaries focus on the original meaning of the Bible but don't discuss its contemporary application. The information they offer is valuable?but the job is only half done! The NIV Application Commentary series helps with both halves of Bible study. It builds a bridge from the past to the world we live in?explaining not only what the Bible meant, but also how it can speak powerfully today.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 480 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan (December 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310493900
• ISBN-13: 978-0310493907
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.3 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #181,846 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

• This item is part of The NIV Life Application Commentary Series.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW!, December 16, 2005

By	J. T. Brooks - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I usually don't think of commentaries as an easy read. My understanding and appreciation for the book of Hebrews has definatly changed after reading this commentary. I especially enjoyed the bridging contexts and contemporary significance sections that go along with each chapter. I have a much better appreciation on why it is important to understand the background behind the text before we apply it to our everyday lives. Guthrie does a great job of unpacking this book and explaining it in a way in which you can understand it's significance and apply it to our lives in a way that does not distort the original meaning.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Helpful Teaching Resource, May 21, 2000

By	Praisemaker (Out West) - See all my reviews

I used this commentary to assist me, while teaching through the book of Hebrews. I found it to be very helpful in enabling me to understand the somewhat daunting text of Hebrews. The commentary also provided useful ideas for making Hebrews relevant to people living in our modern society. Each chapter is broken into three sections: Original Meaning, Bridging Contexts and Contemporary Significance. I found this book to be a very worthwhile investment of my money.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding support, November 9, 2006

By	Richard P. Fedchenko "retired prof" (Lone Pine CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I used this volume for a 13 week Sunday School study of Hebrews, along with multiple other references. This is the one from which I learned the most, and I used it extensively to guide my approach in challenging the class to make life changes with regards to living a life of faith. Easy to read, thorough, and highly practical.