James / [print]
Ralph P. Martin.
- Waco, Texas : Word Books, (c)1988.
- cix, 240 pages ; 24 cm.
- Word biblical commentary ; v. 48 .
- Word biblical commentary ; v. 48. .
Introduction. James in the New Testament ; James in Jewish Christianity ; The role of James in ecclesiastical circles ; James and his epistle ; Background to James ; Structure and outline of the Letter ; Canonical status of the Letter James : text and commentary. Address and greeting (1:1) ; Enduring trials (1:2-19a) ; Applying the word (1:19b-3:18) ; Witnessing to divine providence (4:1-5:20).