New Books in Biblical Studies Gabriella Gelardini, "Deciphering the Worlds of Hebrews: Collected Essays" (Brill, 2021)
Jul 26, 2025
Gabriella Gelardini, a Professor of Christian Religion at Nord University, delves into her book, exploring the Epistle to the Hebrews within the rich context of Second Temple Judaism. She discusses its intricate structure and themes like sin, faith, and atonement. Gelardini connects Hebrews with ancient texts such as Psalm 95 and examines its role in Jewish worship, particularly during Tisha B'Av. Additionally, she highlights the metaphor of 'going outside' as a form of resistance and the ongoing relevance of covenant renewal in contemporary faith practices.
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Gabriella's Journey to Hebrews
- Gabriella Gelardini was inspired to study Hebrews deeply due to its structure and the linguistic turn in scholarship.
- She proposed a unique rhetorical figure called anadiplosis iterata highlighting a stair-like structure centered on chapter eight.
Structure of Gelardini's Book
- Gelardini’s book divides Hebrews studies into structure, theological themes, and methodological approaches.
- It narrates her interpretive journey across 15 collected essays over 14 years.
Hebrews as Synagogue Homily
- Hebrews extensively quotes the Hebrew Bible, including the longest citation from Jeremiah 31:31-34.
- Gelardini links Hebrews to synagogue homilies and shows how Psalm 95 and Jeremiah 31 relate to covenant themes.
