The Letter of James (2011 McKnight), book

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The Letter of James (2011) is a book by Scot McKnight.

Abstract

"This commentary by Scot McKnight expounds the often-vexing letter of James both in its own context and in the context of ancient Judaism, the Greco-Roman world, and the emerging Christian faith. Though interacting with the best available scholarly work on James, McKnight first connects deeply with the text of the letter itself, striving to interpret James's teaching rigorously in light of what he says elsewhere in his letter rather than smothering the epistle in extrinsic debates and theories. Shaped from beginning to end for pastors, preachers, and teachers, this accessible commentary ù full of insight, good sense, and wit ù will illuminate those who want to explain James and its significance to their congregations and classes."--Publisher description.

Editions and translations

Published in Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 2011 (New International Commentary on the New Testament).

Contents

James in the story -- James: who wrote the letter? -- What are the central themes of James? -- What is the structure of James? -- Commentary. Salutation (1:1) -- The Christian and trials (1:2-18) -- General exhortations (1:19-27) -- The Christian and partiality (2:1-13) -- The Christian and works (2:14-26) -- General exhortations for teachers (3:1-4:12) -- The Messianic community and the wealthy (4:13-5:11) -- Concluding exhortations (5:12-20)

External links

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