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In his commentary on the letter of James, Hartin offers a unique approach toward understanding a much-neglected writing. Refusing to read the letter of James through the lens of Paul, Hartin approaches the letter in its own right. He takes seriously the address to “the twelve tribes in the Dispersion” (James 1:1) as directed to Jews who had embraced the message of Jesus and were living outside...

This commentary is the culmination of more than twenty years of research and reflection on the letter of James. My focus on this writing dates back to my early years of teaching when I conducted a regular undergraduate course on the letter of James. The stimulating discussions generated by the students provoked an investigation of many issues that still continue to intrigue me. I am indebted to them for guiding my research in this direction. The letter of James still remains the
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