b'JamesAn Exegetical Guide for Preaching and TeachingHerbert W. Bateman IV & William C. VarnerBIG GREEK IDEAEncounter the message of James like never beforeT o read the Greek text of James is to face a rugged style and brief phrasing that match the fervency of the letters meaning. \x1ce 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 Jamessuch as his specialized vocabulary and proli\x1dc use of imperativesto show how the books many strong statements connect to one another in this masterwork on living according to the teachings of Jesus.\x1ce 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, reveal-ing a big Greek idea (the authors main idea in the passage), and individual clauses are displayed visually to illustrate their relation-ships, portraying the biblical authors logical \x1aow. 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.HerbertW.BatemanIV(PhD,Dallas\x1ceologicalSeminary) taught New Testament Greek for over twenty years and is editor of the Big Greek Idea series. He is the author or coauthor of more than \x1d\x1eeen books, many on the subject of New Testament exege-sis and proclamation, includingHebrews (Kerux), Johns Letters (Big Greek Idea), and Jude (Evangelical Exegetical Commentary).William C. Varner (MDiv, \x1cM, Biblical \x1ceological Seminary; EdD, Temple University) is professor of biblical studies and Greek at \x1ce Masters University. He is the author of thirteen books, including four on the letter of James.RELATED TITLESUNIQUE SELLING POINTS Provides all the relevant information from978-0-8254-4542-2$33.99the Greek text for preaching and teachingHardback7 x 10336 pagesthe New TestamentBiblical Commentary / New TestamentUtilizes Haddon Robinsons big idea of/ General Epistles the text concept Kregel AcademicRights: WorldFebruary 22, 2022 Greek text enriched by original English Philippians Ephesians translation978-0-8254-4539-2$25.99 978-0-8254-4543-9$36.9922 www.kregel.com'