This booklet seeks to be a running commentary on the text of the Epistle to the Hebrews. It does not seek to share other than the fairly obvious meaning and movement of the text. Hence it does not take many of the greatly debated points of the Letter. It is an overview of the whole Epistle, and rarely seeks to link themes and doctrines with other biblical books and doctrine.

For this reason it will be thought, by many, to have weaknesses and deficiencies, and from a typical study of the texts by qualified commentators it may seem to be simplistic. I, however, think not. I think it is the most biblical way of treating text, and feel it will be of great value, not only to highly qualified scholars, but also those who wish to get to the heart of the book, the unveiling of the great 'mystery of God' which occupies the full number of biblical books—66.

So I send it out with a prayer and a light commendation. Just to get the 'big picture' presented by this book is worthy of every minute of the hours which went into its preparation.

Geoffrey Bingham,

Kingswood, South Australia, 22nd September 1996