Introduction Prologue: Looking into James as into a mirror; Chapter 1 An encyclical from James to the Diaspora; Chapter 2 The wisdom of James, disciple of Jesus the sage; Chapter 3 James in canonical context; Chapter 4 James in modern and contemporary contexts;
Richard Bauckham is Professor of New Testamnet Studies at the University of St Andrews. He is the author of The Theology of the Book of Revelation (1993)
'This is indeed a thoroughly worthwhile exposition of the letter of
James.' - Ministry Today
'Richard Bauckham offers us not a commentary but a study of the
epistle in the light of what he sees as its historical and literary
contexts ... my admiration for a stimulating work.' - Michael J.
Townsend, The Expository Times Vol.III No.3, Dec. 1999
'This is a distinguished contribution to Routledge's New Testament
Readings series. It combines in a single volume careful and
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observations.' - James Carleton Paget, Journal of Theological
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'... a penetrating study ...' - The Bible Today'This book will be a
helpful guide to those engaging with James either in the church or
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verse-by-verse type commentary.' - Preaching & Leadership,
Midwestern Journal of Theology
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