Who Wrote Hebrews

Hebrews is one of the most important books of the New Testament, but its exact authorship remains unknown. Traditionally going back from the earliest Church Fathers, the book has been attributed to the Apostle Paul. However, the style of writing is so different from Paul’s writings that many scholars now consider Paul to not be the author.

Considering other authors, both Barnabas and Apollos have been suggested by commentators. However, both authors were obviously familiar with the Old Testament and were close peers of Paul, leading some to suggest a “school of thought” written in collaboration by both (or perhaps more).

Another school of thought suggests a nameless writer, or someone who was unidentifiable. While it is impossible to say with 100% certainty the author behind the book of Hebrews, the most popular belief is that it was written anonymously, either due to the author not wanting to take credit or because the author’s name was not known.

Some have speculated, however, that it was written by Priscilla, a female disciple mentioned in the New Testament who is credited as having an ability to teach outsiders. Discernment must be used when considering any theory, and all should take into account the fact that the Bible does not specifically state the author of the book of Hebrews.