James

An Exegetical Guide for Preaching and Teaching

Author: Herbert W. Bateman IV & William C. Varner

To read the Greek text of James is to face a rugged style and brief phrasing that match the fervency of the letter's meaning. The book of James powerfully exhorts the earliest Christian believers to faithful living. Biblical Greek experts Herbert W. Bateman IV and William C. Varner lay out the linguistic and grammatical features unique to James--such as his specialized vocabulary and prolific use of imperatives--to show how the book's many strong statements connect to one another in this masterwork on living according to the teachings of Jesus.

The Big Greek Idea series provides all the relevant information from the Greek text for preaching and teaching the New Testament. Each New Testament book is divided into units of thought, revealing a big Greek idea (the author's main idea in the passage), and individual clauses are displayed visually to illustrate their relationships, portraying the biblical author's logical flow. Greek clauses are accompanied by an original English translation.

Each volume in this series contains many practical features:

Helpful charts, tables, and diagrams illustrate key points
Numerous callouts provide deeper insights into word meanings and theological issues
Visual cues highlight important information
An introduction to each biblical book summarizes the grammar, style, and vocabulary, including reminders and explanations of key terms

Author:

Herbert W. Bateman IV (PhD, Dallas Theological Seminary) taught New Testament Greek for over twenty years and is editor of the Big Greek Idea series. He is author or co-author of more than fifteen books, many on the subject of New Testament exegesis and proclamation, including Hebrews (Kerux), John’s Letters (Big Greek Idea), and Jude (Evangelical Exegetical Commentary).

William C. Varner (MDiv, ThM, Biblical Theological Seminary; EdD, Temple University) is professor of biblical studies and Greek at The Master’s University. He is the author of thirteen books, including four on the letter of James.

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