? HEBREWS AT-A-GLANCE . N.T. BOOK #19 AUTHOR: UNKNOWN WRITTEN: AD 67-69 Old Testament: 39 Books New Testament: 27 19 ks CLAIMS TO FAME: It is the only book in the New Testament where scholars are unsure of its author. It contains a rundown of Old Testament figures to show how they believed by faith in the Messiah, even though Christ had not come yet. MOST FAMOUS VERSES: Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us... Hebrews 12:1 Important points about the Book: The author of Hebrews tried very hard to paint an image of Jesus as divine. According to Hebrews, Jesus has a role that is higher than the angels. He has created a clear path to the throne room of God. He is a priest who intercedes to us before the Father. He is the only path to salvation. He was a sacrifice for the sinfulness of mankind. All of these ideas are put forth in Hebrews. The book was written around the time when the evil leader Nero was feeding Christians to the lions and other disturbing things. Thus it was a great letter of hope and help for people considering giving up the faith.