The book of Hebrews is a rich and complex text that explores the supremacy of Christ, revealing Him as greater than the prophets, angels, Moses, and the Levitical priests. The author's central passion is to show the fulfillment of Old Testament redemptive history in Christ, and the book's apostolic origin is without question. However, the question of who wrote Hebrews remains a mystery, with various scholars suggesting different authors, including Paul, Luke, Barnabas, and Apollos. The book's address and purpose are also unclear, but it is evident that it was written to combat a crisis in the early Christian community, possibly related to the Essene heresy that proposed two Messiahs, one priestly and one kingly, both under the supremacy of an angel.
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