• How typical is this letter’s introduction? James 1:1 The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament • Who was James? Who Was James? Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament: James • Why doesn’t James need to provide his audience with more detail about his identity? James 1:1 Word Biblical Commentary, Volume 48: James • What force does the term “bond-servant” (or “servant”) carry? James 1:1 Anchor Yale Bible Commentary: James • Why does James use the term “scattered”
James 1:1