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It is generally recognised that the distinctive high priestly christology of the Epistle to the H... more It is generally recognised that the distinctive high priestly christology of the Epistle to the Hebrews is unique to that document amongst the NT writings. 1 A number of scholars, however, would qualify this judgment to a lesser or greater degree. Thus MacNeill says of Hebrews: 'That Jesus is presented as High Priest is almost a unique thesis in the New Testament'. 2 F. F. Bruce goes a little further when he writes: 'This epistle, in fact, is the only New Testament document which expressly calls Him a priest, although His priesthood is implied in others'. 3 But writers such as Moe, Spicq, Friedrich and Cullmann have gone considerably further in their claims that traces of a priestly or high priestly christology may be found in other parts of the NT. 4 Cullmann concludes his chapter on 'Jesus the High Priest' with the words: 'Thus we see, that, contrary to the usual assumption, the High Priest concept is not only present in Hebrews, but lies also behind the Christological statements of other * I would like to acknowledge the encouragement and advice given by Dr. Douglas de Lacey (until recently at the London Bible College, now at Ridley Hall, Cambridge) and Dr. Ronald Williamson of the University of Leeds. Neither of them, of course, should be held responsible for the shortcomings of this paper.
Journal for the Study of the New Testament, 1981
WHAT IS PARTNERSHIP? Partnership is an association of individuals committed to the service of Bre... more WHAT IS PARTNERSHIP? Partnership is an association of individuals committed to the service of Brethren and other churches wishing to avail themselves of the facilities it offers. Partnership works in fellowship with local churches and para-church bodies to serve the cause of Christ in the world today. It aims to strengthen the churches by disseminating information, stimulating growth and development of spiritual gifts, providing critical analysis of current trends and movements, and encouraging the application of biblical principles to the solution of contemporary problems facing the churches. Partnership has strong links with Brethren churches, and therefore has a particular interest in research into Brethren history, in providing a reference point for communication with other churches, and in establishing links with Brethren churches around the world. Partnership is an initiative of the Christian Brethren Research Fellowship which was founded in 1963, has conducted many conference...
It is generally recognised that the distinctive high priestly christology of the Epistle to the H... more It is generally recognised that the distinctive high priestly christology of the Epistle to the Hebrews is unique to that document amongst the NT writings. 1 A number of scholars, however, would qualify this judgment to a lesser or greater degree. Thus MacNeill says of Hebrews: 'That Jesus is presented as High Priest is almost a unique thesis in the New Testament'. 2 F. F. Bruce goes a little further when he writes: 'This epistle, in fact, is the only New Testament document which expressly calls Him a priest, although His priesthood is implied in others'. 3 But writers such as Moe, Spicq, Friedrich and Cullmann have gone considerably further in their claims that traces of a priestly or high priestly christology may be found in other parts of the NT. 4 Cullmann concludes his chapter on 'Jesus the High Priest' with the words: 'Thus we see, that, contrary to the usual assumption, the High Priest concept is not only present in Hebrews, but lies also behind the Christological statements of other * I would like to acknowledge the encouragement and advice given by Dr. Douglas de Lacey (until recently at the London Bible College, now at Ridley Hall, Cambridge) and Dr. Ronald Williamson of the University of Leeds. Neither of them, of course, should be held responsible for the shortcomings of this paper.
Journal for the Study of the New Testament, 1981
WHAT IS PARTNERSHIP? Partnership is an association of individuals committed to the service of Bre... more WHAT IS PARTNERSHIP? Partnership is an association of individuals committed to the service of Brethren and other churches wishing to avail themselves of the facilities it offers. Partnership works in fellowship with local churches and para-church bodies to serve the cause of Christ in the world today. It aims to strengthen the churches by disseminating information, stimulating growth and development of spiritual gifts, providing critical analysis of current trends and movements, and encouraging the application of biblical principles to the solution of contemporary problems facing the churches. Partnership has strong links with Brethren churches, and therefore has a particular interest in research into Brethren history, in providing a reference point for communication with other churches, and in establishing links with Brethren churches around the world. Partnership is an initiative of the Christian Brethren Research Fellowship which was founded in 1963, has conducted many conference...