James Revisited: Christology and Biblical Theology in the Letter of James - Paperback

by Brandon D. Crowe (Author)

Rediscover the rich theology of James

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 contributions 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.

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"A clear, integrative framework for reading James in light of the whole Bible"

This book highlights the biblical-theological contributions of the letter of James to Christology, faith and works, the kingdom of God, the law, perfection and hypocrisy, and eschatology.

"The letter of James, along with the rest of the Catholic Epistles (1-2 Peter, 1-3 John, and Jude), is among the most neglected texts in Scripture. This is because of misunderstanding and lack of engagement. 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. Moving beyond the tendency to treat James as a theological outlier, Crowe demonstrates its essential coherence within a Christ-centered account of faith, obedience, and the church's common life. Through canonical sensitivity and thoughtful biblical-theological synthesis, 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 Scripture, 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

Author Biography

Brandon D. Crowe (PhD, University of Edinburgh) is professor of New Testament at Westminster Theological Seminary in Glenside, Pennsylvania. He is the author of numerous books, including The Last Adam, The Hope of Israel, The Essential Trinity, and Why Did Jesus Live a Perfect Life? He is also the book review editor for Westminster Theological Journal.