[Jerry_M]

The 2 Pet 3 passage has nothing to do with the subject.

The references to people who know Paul are understandable, due to the fact that the church wasn't all that large in those early days.

Wouldn't it be a hoot if the author(ess) of Hebrews is Priscilla? (I once heard an argument that this is the reason why the book is anonymous).

[xzins]

I used to be hear all the stuff about who wrote the Hebrews.

The more I read it, the more it simply sounds like Paul to my ear.

I'm going to have to think my way through my impressions some day and see if I can objectivize them.

But, in the meantime, Hebrews has the ring of Paul.....to me.

[OrthodoxPresbyterian]

The 2 Pet 3 passage has nothing to do with the subject.

I did think it the weaker of editor's arguments; but I still like his Hebrews 13 argument.

The references to people who know Paul are understandable, due to the fact that the church wasn't all that large in those early days.

True, but Paul seem to be the sort of authority who could command "Salute all them that have the rule over you" (Romans 13 deja vu?) and speak on behalf of "They of Italy". And "our brother Timothy" seems to be a close friend of the author, again suggesting Paul. (Heb. 13:23-24)

Wouldn't it be a hoot if the author(ess) of Hebrews is Priscilla? (I once heard an argument that this is the reason why the book is anonymous).

Well... since the author is anonymous, I can't say for certain that she's not.

I've always been partial to the Pauline theory and I do like editor's argument from Hebrews 13 -- but, I guess we'll all find out someday.

By the way, Jerry, my fellow ex-premillenialist -- have you been reading my "Babylon/Jerusalem" posts on Revelation? The Roman Catholics are giving me a good workout; I'm finding more and more info to use on my eventual (long-delayed) Revelation thread.