The Letter of James
Scot McKnight
(Author)
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Description
Scot McKnight here explains the Letter of James both in its own context and as it may be seen in light of ancient Judaism, the Graeco-Roman world, and emerging earliest Christianity. From beginning to end, the book is shaped for pastors, teachers, and scholars. McKnight is less interested in shedding new light on James than on providing a commentary for those who want to explain the letter and its significance to congregations and classes. This commentary is accessible to a broad readership, at once full of insight and of good sense and wit that makes for good reading. The Letter of James is an especially helpful source for consultation as to what James is about.
Product Details
Price
$61.99
$57.65
Publisher
William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
Publish Date
February 21, 2011
Pages
532
Dimensions
6.55 X 9.53 X 1.36 inches | 2.03 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9780802826275
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About the Author
Scot McKnight (Ph.D. University of Nottingham) is Karl A. Olsson Professor in Religious Studies, North Park University, Chicago, Illinois. He is the author of numerous books on the New Testament, including the bestselling The Jesus Creed.
Reviews
"Scot McKnight has written a very readable, evangelical commentary on James. While covering the traditional bases and literature, he also includes a number of new readings of the data that make his work fresh and intriguing. This book will be viewed as a standard evangelical work that needs to be consulted in any future work on this letter."
-- Peter H. Davids
St. Stephen's University "A readable and carefully organized commentary packed full of concrete insights. McKnight brilliantly blends the best thoughts of earlier scholarship with innovative thinking, and he remains sensitive throughout to both ancient context and his modern audience."
-- Craig S. Keener
Palmer Theological Seminary "Readers will find in Scot McKnight's learned and well-written commentary rich insights acquired through many years of investigating the life, leadership, and theology of James the brother of Jesus. Again and again McKnight breaks new ground, correcting old misconceptions and throwing new light on important issues."
-- Craig A. Evans
Acadia Divinity College
-- Peter H. Davids
St. Stephen's University "A readable and carefully organized commentary packed full of concrete insights. McKnight brilliantly blends the best thoughts of earlier scholarship with innovative thinking, and he remains sensitive throughout to both ancient context and his modern audience."
-- Craig S. Keener
Palmer Theological Seminary "Readers will find in Scot McKnight's learned and well-written commentary rich insights acquired through many years of investigating the life, leadership, and theology of James the brother of Jesus. Again and again McKnight breaks new ground, correcting old misconceptions and throwing new light on important issues."
-- Craig A. Evans
Acadia Divinity College
