C. Freeman Sleeper, Victor Paul Furnish
James
- ISBN 13:
- 9780687058167
- author:
- C. Freeman Sleeper, Victor Paul Furnish
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Abingdon Press,U.S.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1998
- Pages:
- 154
- Genre:
- Religious History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Charles Freeman Sleeper's commentary on James offers a clear and coherent understanding of this often overlooked New Testament work.
By carefully examining the verbal structures and argument of the letter, Sleeper demonstrates that James is not just a collection of disparate maxims, but a cohesive piece of moral teaching intended to encourage the development of Christian character.
The commentary also explores the letter's connections to the Old Testament, Hellenistic Jewish wisdom literature, and sayings of Jesus, as well as its affinities with other Christian writings. This nuanced approach provides valuable insights into the author's understanding of God and human nature, shedding light on practical wisdom about the Christian moral life.
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