NBST 515 Exam 3 updated 2023 (Verified solutions).

Significant event that occurred in 410 AD correct answers Rome had fallen to Alaric's Goths. Roman pagans blamed Christians, who had been in favor of Constantine. In the wake of such, Augustine wrote City of God. Whether full canonical acceptance of Hebrews took place more quickly or more slowly than the other New Testament writings. correct answers More slowly - it struggled. The two primary reasons Paul is widely rejected as the author of Hebrews. correct answers Language is different from that in Paul's Letters - from vocab and style to imagery and motifs. Writer says he heard Gospel from those who received it from Christ (2:3), something Paul denied. Scholar known for his vigorous defense of the Lukan authorship of Hebrews. correct answers D. L. Allen Whether or not Hebrews is formally anonymous. correct answers Yes Whether or not the author of Hebrews likely expected his readers to know who he was. correct answers Yes - many personal references at the ending. The NT collection in which Hebrews first circulated (Gospels, Pauline Epistles, Catholic Epistles). correct answers Pauline - showing some connection with Paul, whether meaning it was written by him or just included in the circulation of his works from his own gathering. The individual referred to in the conclusion of Hebrews correct answers Timothy Whether Christians embraced Hebrews more readily in the East or West. correct answers East Aside from the authorship issue, the major reason why some early believers were reluctant to recognize Hebrews as a canonical writing. correct answers Heb. 6:4-6 - interpretation and application, which refers to readmission into the church by those who recanted of their faith when threatened with persecution. Whether the author was likely Jewish or Gentile. correct answers Jewish The late-first century writing that makes reference to Hebrews correct answers 1 Clement 36:1-6 Whether Hebrews was likely written before or after the destruction of the temple, according to the textbook. correct answers Before The best candidate for the destination of Hebrews. correct answers Rome