Epistle to the Hebrews

Epistle to the Hebrews by Saphir, Adolph. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780825437281.

We are attracted and riveted by the majestic and sabbatic style of this epistle. Nowhere in the New Testament writings do we meet language of such euphony and rhythm. A peculiar solemnity and anticipation of eternity breathe in these pages. The glow and flow of language the stateliness and fullness of diction, are but an external manifestation of the marvelous depth and glory of spiritual truth, into which the apostolic author is eager to lead his brethren. The epistle reminds us in this respect of the latter portion of tha prophet Isaiah,* Isaiah 40 – 66 Remark of Delitzsch. in which, out of the abundance of an enraptured heart, flows such a mighty and beautiful stream of consoling revelations. In both Scriptures we behold the glory which dwelleth in Immanuels land; we breathe the Sabbatic air of Messiahs perfect peace. Both possess the same massiveness; both describe things which are real and substantial, the beauty and strength of which is eternal; in both is the same inten