Abingdon New Testament Commentaries: James

Sleeper, C. Freeman

ISBN 10: 0687058163 / ISBN 13: 9780687058167

Published by Abingdon Press, 1998

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Synopsis:

Sleeper's lucid exposition of James restores this often neglected work to its rightful place in the Christian canon. Carefully charting the verbal structures and argument of the letter, he demonstrates that it is a coherent piece of moral teaching intended to encourage the development of Christian character, not just a collection of disparate maxims. As he guides the reader through the letter's basic themes, Sleeper is attentive to its echoes in the Old Testament, Hellenistic Jewish wisdom literature, and sayings of Jesus, as well as to its affinities with other Christian writings. Moreover, he shows that the author's understanding of God and of human nature provides a significant theological foundation for practical wisdom about the Christain moral life.

About the Author: C. Freeman Sleeper is Professor Emeritus of Religion, Ronaoke College, Salem, Virginia, and Visiting Professor of New Testament, Union Theological Seminary, Richmond, Virginia.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Abingdon New Testament Commentaries: James
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Publication Date: 1998
Binding: paperback
Condition: Acceptable