Philippians- Book of Hebrews

Question 1

Philippians Summary

Answer 1

Paul begins this letter by encouraging the believers in Philippi and reminds them of his struggle (mostly being imprisoned). He then reminds the believers to be like Jesus. This letter shows Paul’s affection for these believers, he does not seem so displeased with them, as he has been in previous letters to others. Paul ends this letter by sharing with the believers, his immense gratitude for all that they have supplied to him, especially when no one else would.

Question 2

Historical criticism

Answer 2

Authorship

i. Jewish and Greek education
ii. Very familiar with Paul’s theology

Date

i. Terminus ad quem- 95 CE
ii. Terminus a quo- 70 CE (author second generation Christian)
iii. Date of composition- 80-90 CE

Question 3

Terminus ad quem

Answer 3

95 CE

Question 4

Terminus a quo

Answer 4

70 CE (author second gen. Christian)

Question 5

Date of Composition

Answer 5

80-90 CE

Question 6

Linguistic criticism

Answer 6

The word diatheke

i. Usually means testament/will
ii. Can also mean covenant
iii. Author uses word play (new cov- NT)

Question 7

Typology: Definition

Answer 7

Corresponding divinely appointed persons, events, and institutions with each other within the framework of salvation history (the development of God’s unfolding plan to rescue his people within time and space)

Question 8

Typology: Paul’s thinking

Answer 8

This age and age to come overlap for current age

a. Adam begins this age
b. Jesus resurrection and second coming

Question 9

Typology: Author of Hebrews

Answer 9

Old covenant and New covenant

a. Moses begins Old Cov
b. Jesus’ death begins New

Typology in Hebrews

a. Corresponds old covenant (“shadow”) with new covenant (“image”)
- “Reality” (outside of space and time) casts shadow (must influence space and time before it enters it)
- Example
- Reality (type)- heavenly tabernacle
- Shadow (anti type)- Mosaic tabernacle
- Image (archetype)- expansion of the Holy of Holies to encompass the earth (reality coming down)

Question 10

Hebrews summary

Answer 10

From the very beginning of this book, it differs greatly from the letter we have read from Paul. There is no introduction, or formal structure to this book. Chapter 1 sounds as though it would appear in the middle of Paul’s writings as opposed to the beginning. The information brought forth in chapters 3&4, 7-10 are not articulated in a way I associate with Paul, and it also sounds like a general message, as opposed to a message directed at a specific audience as in Paul’s other letters.