David A. deSilva The title “To the Hebrews” (Pros Hebraious) reflects the opinions of second-century scribes concerning the purpose of the book. The choice of “Hebrews” probably reflects the book’s usefulness in legitimating the Christian faith over against its parent religion, Judaism, which continued to flourish. It later came to be called an “epistle” on account of the closing requests and greetings (13:18–25). This title, however, raises the
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