James

Copyright © 2008 by Craig L. Blomberg and Mariam J. Kamell

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Blomberg, Craig.

James / Craig L. Blomberg and Mariam J. Kamell.

p. cm.—(Zondervan exegetical commentary series on the New Testament; v. 16)

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN 978-0-310-24402-8 (hardcover)

1. Bible. N.T. James—Commentaries. I. Kamell, Mariam J. II. Title.

BS2785.53.B56 2008

227′.9107—dc22 2008026376

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For Bill Klein

Contents

Authors’ Preface

Abbreviations

Introduction to James

Bibliography on James

Commentary on James

Theology of James

Scripture Index

Subject Index

Author Index

Authors’ Preface

When Clint Arnold, general editor of the Zondervan Exegetical Commentary Series on the New Testament, first sent out his prospectus to potential authors in 2002, he described his experience of having vowed never to participate in another commentary series, only to have his mind changed by the unique features that the publishers were proposing for this one. I (Craig) had to chuckle, recalling that I had made similar declarations in the past. Surely, especially for the New Testament and especially in the United States, there is such a glut of commentaries at every level and from every angle imaginable that it could not be good stewardship of time to work on yet one more series just to compete with all of the resources already available.

Then I read the bulk of the prospectus. Not only was the format distinctive, but it truly captured the variety of information and collection of insights that a busy preacher or teacher needs for a “one-stop shopping” approach to adequate sermon preparation or lesson planning. All that remains is for speakers to tailor their messages to their specific audiences and organize whatever audio-visual ...