JOSEPH W. TKACH
PASTOR GENERAL

February 1989

Dear Friend:

Thank you for your question concerning the book of Hebrews.

There has been much speculation regarding the authorship of this book, which dates from approximately A.D. 61-62. The most commonly accepted belief of biblical scholars is that the author was the apostle Paul. The subject matter of the book strongly supports this understanding, and we believe it is correct.

Timothy may have acted as a scribe for Paul and delivered the book to the Jerusalem church. It is also believed that Luke translated this book from Hebrew, its original language, into Greek.

Whenever we may assist you with your study of the Bible, we hope you will let us know.

PERSONAL CORRESPONDENCE DEPARTMENT