Download or read book Perseverance in Gratitude written by David A. deSilva and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 2000-03-13 with total page 588 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This commentary is the first to fully apply the resources of socio-rhetorical analysis to Hebrews. Insights into the cultural and social world of the audience are combined with analysis of the author's rhetorical strategy and ideology to create a rich, three-dimensional reading that helps unravel key issues in the interpretation of the epistle. David deSilva's reflections on application concluding each section also make his commentary valuable to seminarians and pastors seeking to make Hebrews relevant to today's world.