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The Epistle to the Hebrews is one of the most beautifully written and theologically dense books of the New Testament. This fresh exploration shows how, when the epistle is read through the eyes of first-century, Jewish Christians, its obscure references and allusions yield tremendous riches: It becomes the ideal means for delving deeply into Catholicism’s most foundational beliefs, empowering Christians to weather present storms and proclaim Christ to a hostile culture.
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​"In this small book lies an education."

Dr. Kenneth J. Howell
Theologian in Residence, 
The Coming Home Network

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"A clear, concise look at how the promises God made to His People of the Old Covenant are fulfilled in Christ."
Bishop Michael Sheridan
,Colorado Springs

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"An enigma to many Christians, Hebrews
comes alive in a new way
in the hands of 
Mr. Kapler."
Matthew Leonard
Executive Director, St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology

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"Deeper than just a study and more meaningful than just exegesis. This is an encounter with the living Word of God."
Sarah Reinhard,
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Author of Word by Word

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​"A mental removal of the veil to the Holy of Holies"

Jared Zimmerer
Author of Man Up!

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"Discover the Catholic faith leaping from the pages of Scripture."
Denise Bossert 
Columnist and Author of 
Gifts of the Visitation

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"An outstanding job presenting Hebrews as a primer in Catholic belief. Read it - NOW!"
Gary Zimak
Author of  From Fear to Faith

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"An abundance of in-sights and the perfect companion for your personal or group Bible study."
Anna Mitchell,

Host of EWTN Radio's The Son Rise Morning Show

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​"Kapler demonstrates his proficiency in exegesis and hermeneutics, supplying a bounty of background material to expose the world in which the letter was written, and how Catholicism is born of the whole of Scripture, Old Testament and New."   Shaun McAfee, Founder and Editor of EpicPew.com


Introduction
A People Persecuted – Authorship and Canonicity – The Present Work

1. The Trinity
(Hebrews, Chapters 1-3)

In the Beginning – The Son, Superior to All Created Mediators – Another Advocate – 
The Revelation of Divine Relationships – Sons and Daughters in the Son

2. The Incarnation 
(Hebrews, Chapters 2-5)

Jesus, Fully Human – Subject to Trials – Achieving His Goal

3. The Word of God 
(Hebrews, Chapters 4-6)

The Word in Scripture – Inspiration and Inerrancy – The Septuagint – The Deuterocanonicals, or Apocrypha  – Authoritative Oral Traditions  –Christian Tradition Conveys God’s Revelation – The Fullness of Truth

4. Christ’s Priesthood, Our Salvation (Hebrews, Chapters 7-11)
The Earthly Temple Gives Way to the Heavenly – The Day of Atonement – A Priest in the Order of Melchizedek  – The New Covenant – No Longer Under the Torah – The Plan of Salvation
5. The Communion of Saints 
(Hebrews, Chapters 11-12)

Past Champions of Faith  – From Sheol to the Heavenly Jerusalem – 
Participants in Jesus’s Heavenly Intercession – The Purgative Way – The Reality of Purgatory – Mary in the Communion of Saints

6. The Eucharist
(Hebrews, Chapter 13)

Partners in the Altar – The Todah of the Risen One – Christ, Our Passover Lamb – The Apostolic Witness – The Ministerial Priesthood – The Liturgy of Eternity

7. The Authority of the Church’s Leaders (Hebrews, Chapter 13)
A Matter of Revelation – The Master of the Palace – The Elders/ Presbyters – Bishops and Deacons –Successors to the Apostles – Infallibility: Its Necessity and Limits

Conclusion

Appendix – Formation of the New Testament Canon

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