James, Volume 16
- Biblical Studies & Commentaries
- Publisher: Zondervan Academic (Zondervan)
- Published: 2026
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Publisher's Description
Volumes in New Word Biblical Themes: New Testament series offer short, accessible studies of the key themes of each book of the New Testament. Each volume offers an introduction to the book, a brief exposition of the text with its basic background and a survey of its contents, an overview of its themes, and a deeper look at 3-5 key themes for understanding the book and for preaching and teaching.
Endorsements (5)
“This is a worthy contribution to the study of James. Blomberg and Johnson skillfully walk through the major theological themes of the epistle and show how they fit together. This work will be valuable for both the classroom and the pulpit.”
“For anyone who wants to dive deep into the epistle of James and get straight to the heart of this book’s concerns, Blomberg and Johnson have given us a treasure trove of current and diverse scholarship, sharing their deep reflection on what is anything but ‘an epistle of straw’!”
“Blomberg and Johnson have made a stellar contribution to the New Word Biblical Themes series. After surveying themes such as trials and temptations, they convincingly demonstrate that ‘wholeness’ is the multifaceted, controlling theme of the letter of James. The authors do an admirable job at drawing on the insights of global scholars, particularly in their discussions of suffering and poverty. They are also skilled at making contemporary applications that challenge modern Christians, such as their understanding of James’s emphasis on obedience as relevant for both our personal holiness and our neighbor’s flourishing.”
“Craig Blomberg, continuing yet again his exemplary pattern of drawing younger scholars into his work, writes with Hannah Johnson a clear and insightful introduction to the main themes and theology of James. Against those who have argued that James has no theology, Blomberg and Johnson make a convincing case for ‘wholeness’ as the thread that draws the disparate themes of James into focus. This book should be on hand for all who teach and preach this epistle: clear and accessible, it is a rich resource gifted from one who has taught James for decades and understands it deeply.”
“Blomberg and Johnson provide a credible sociological context for the situation that occasioned James’s letter to the diaspora believers. Their development of the overlapping roles of single- and double-mindedness and human flourishing as key themes in James’s thought is fascinating. Scholar and protégé seek to meet the interpretive demands of historical, systematic, and biblical theology with an eye to supporting the modern local shepherd. This is a tremendous volume that belongs in the library of anyone embarking on serious study of this early New Testament work.”
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