James (New Testament Guides)

by John S. Kloppenborg, Andrew Lincoln (Editor)

Overview

James offers a concise and accessible introduction to a New Testament text, in this case aimed specifically at undergraduate-level students. John S. Kloppenborg introduces the reader to a series of critical issues bearing on the reading of James and provides a balanced presentation and assessment of the range of scholarly views, with guidance for further reading and research.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780567471185
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	04/07/2022
Series:	New Testament Guides
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	5.45(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

John S. Kloppenborg is a University Professor and Professor of Religion in the Department for the Study of Religion at the University of Toronto, Canada. Recent publications include Christ's Associations: Connecting and Belonging in the Ancient City (2019), Vols. I and III of Greco-Roman Associations: Texts, Translations, and Commentary (with R. Ascough, 2011, 2020) and Q, The Earliest Gospel: An Introduction to the Original Sayings and Stories of Jesus (2008).

Table of Contents

Preface
Abbreviations
Chapter One: Approaching James
Chapter Two: Attestation, Authorship, and Date
Chapter Three: Genre and Structure
Chapter Four: The Fabric of James: The Jewish Bible and the Jesus Tradition
Chapter Five: Addressees and Purpose
Epilogue: The Legacy of James
Index of References
Index of Special Vocabulary
Index of Modern Authors