From the Publisher
“Hebrews is one of the most difficult, at times quite baffling, texts in the New Testament for modern readers to get their heads around. In this accessible short commentary, pitched at an ideal level for advanced theological students, Philip Church navigates his way through the exegetical and hermeneutical complexities of the document with great clarity and skill, at several points offering fresh pathways through well-trodden ground. Highly recommended.”
—Christopher Marshall, Victoria University of Wellington, emeritus
“I have been discussing the letter to the Hebrews with Philip Church for over a decade, and I always learn much from his careful scholarship. This new commentary bears all the marks of his close attention to the text, which often leads him to fresh readings; in particular, it offers a much needed and very welcome focus on the theme of the temple.”
—Nicholas Moore, St. John’s College, Durham University
“In his engaging new commentary, Philip Church works patiently through Hebrews, attending closely to the Greek text, weighing the interpretive options, and defending his (sometimes novel) interpretations with academic rigor. Each chapter concludes with thoughtful questions for class discussion. Erudite yet accessible, this valuable textbook offers a superb example of responsible exegesis, and would be an excellent companion to an advanced undergraduate class or graduate seminar on this challenging book.”
—James E. Harding, University of Otago
“Never Give Up is an outstanding new textbook by leading Hebrews scholar, Phillip Church. As usual with Church’s excellent scholarship, the book is well-written, easy to read, and clearly explains Hebrews’ complex argumentation. It is a must-read for pastors, seminarians, and scholars.”
—Mark Keown, Laidlaw College
