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James Revisited Christology and Biblical Theology in the Letter of James Brandon D. Crowe
The letter of James suffers from neglect and misunderstanding. In James Revisited , Brandon D. Crowe reexamines the letter to recover its theological contributions. Despite its reputation as an outlier, James resonates with the whole canon of the Bible. This letter refracts the Old Testament through Jesus’s teachings in order to urge believers to maturity in the Lord. Crowe highlights James’s biblical-theological contribu - tions to Christology, faith and works, the kingdom of God, the law, perfection and hypocrisy, and eschatology. James upholds the apostolic witness and invites the reader to a mature faith, declaring a unique message that the church needs to hear today. “ James Revisited offers a guided tour of the letter of James in the context of biblical theology and in light of the teaching and work of Christ. Crowe has written a kind of topical primer as a guide to reading James as part of the biblical whole. It will be a helpful resource for students of James.” —Darian Lockett, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University “Crowe offers a persuasive reading that situates the Epistle of James firmly within the broader witness of Scripture. Through canonical sensitivity and thoughtful biblical-theological synthe- sis, this study provides a clear, integrative framework for reading James in light of the whole Bible. I only wish such a resource had been available during my own MDiv studies.” —John J. R. Lee, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary “With an excellent grasp of the exegetical details of James, Crowe shows how its themes and theology dovetail with the rest of Scrip- ture, without forgetting that James makes its own contribution. For example, Crowe’s chapter on James and the law shows that the law is both fulfilled in Christ and also abiding for Christians today. Included is a fascinating chart showing possible references and allusions from James to each one of the Ten Commandments. Every evangelical minister ought to read this book before preaching through James.” —Robert J. Cara, Reformed Theological Seminary
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Brandon D. Crowe (PhD, University of Edinburgh) is professor of New Testament at Westminster Theological Seminary. He is the author of numerous books, including The Last Adam , The Hope of Israel , and Why Did Jesus Live a Perfect Life? He is also the book review editor for Westminster Theological Journal .
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