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In New Testament studies, the line may apply most aptly to the epistle to the Hebrews, one of the most enigmatic of the fieldвЂ™s enduring riddles.

Over the years, many have sought to apply ChurchillвЂ™s memorable line to other puzzles, such as husbands admitting (whether comedically or with genuine humility) to their inability to grasp the endearing mysteries of their wife. вЂњI cannot forecast to you the action of Russia,вЂќ he conceded. вЂњIt is a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma.вЂќДЇamously, that was Winston ChurchillвЂ™s description of Russia in 1939 when asked about the nationвЂ™s intentions and interests.

#WHO WROTE THE BOOK OF JAMES? SERIES#

Christians for two thousand years have heard the voice of Christ in the letter of Hebrews, and possessing this God-breathed epistle is far more valuable than knowing its author.ДЇor our ongoing series of feature articles for pastors, leaders, and teachers, David Mathis explores what we can and cannot say about the authorship of the letter of Hebrews. Nevertheless, even in the absence of a known author, the authority of Hebrews rests secure. In the time since, though many have tried to tie authorship of Hebrews to others in the apostolic band - from Barnabas and Silas to Apollos and Luke - doubts still render the matter uncertain. The resurgence in Greek scholarship at the time of the Reformation, however, revealed serious concerns with Pauline authorship, not least of which is the large stylistic discrepancy between Hebrews and PaulвЂ™s other letters. ABSTRACT: For the first 1,500 years of church history, most Christians believed Paul wrote the letter of Hebrews.

Who wrote the book of james?