Description
Book SynopsisThis unique reception history of the Epistle of James is a prominent addition to the Blackwell Bible Commentaries series. Written by an outstanding New Testament specialist, it chronicles the major theological, political, and aesthetic responses to the text over the centuries, and to James as a historical figure.
Trade Review"...This commentary offers a fascinating read of the multifarious ways in which James has been interpreted and appropriated through the centuries." - Review & Expositor
Table of ContentsList of Plates ix
Series Editors’ Preface xii
Preface xiv
Acknowledgements xviii
Introduction 1
James 1:1–11: Trials, Endurance, Wisdom, and the Exalted Poor 63
James 1:12–27: Trials, Endurance, and Doers of the Word 99
James 2:1–13: Deeds of Faith, the Chosen Poor, and the Law of Liberty 143
James 2:14–26: Faith without Works Is Dead 173
James 3:1–12: The Power and Danger of Speech 204
James 3:13–4:12: The Fruits of Wisdom versus Friendship with the World 219
James 4:13–5:6: The Sovereignty of God and God’s Judgment upon the Rich 252
James 5:7–11: The Patience of the Faithful and the Compassion of the Lord 278
James 5:12–20: Speech and Actions in the Community of the Faithful 288
Biographies 317
References 323
Index of Names 331
Index of Subjects 335
