Interacting with the latest views on james but keeping academic references to a minimum, douglas moo first introduces the letter of james in its historical context and then provides versebyverse comments that explain the message. Martin, 1988, 240 pages, a volume in the series word biblical commentary. Charles swindoll in the opening of his letter, james called himself a bond servant of god. In this revised commentary douglas moo allows james s words to cut through our theological debates, our personal preconceptions, our spiritual malaise and return us to an invigorating, transforming christianity. The tyndale one is much simpler, shorter, and most accessable for the average layperson. Moo is also known to have written a commentary in the pillar new testament commentary series on the book of james, yet that work is more academic in nature. The epistle of james has had a controversial history. Addressees and author of james theopolis institute. Though moo has now written a larger commentary on james that sits at the top of most peoples recommendations for the book of james, this one is also very good.
Brown, the epistles of john, the anchor bible commentary. The letter of james pntc emphasizes james s creative use of hellenistic jewish traditions in his exposition of practical christianity. The sometimes negative view of the letter among modern theologians, however, is not shared by ordinary believers. Doug moo has written two seperate commentaries on the book of james. While looking at the commentary itself, moo begins with a excellent introduction, holding fast to james, the bother of jesus, as the author of the book which bears his name. Moo is also known to have written a commentary in the pillar new testament commentary series on the book of james. Its place in the canon was contested by some early christians, and the reformer martin luther called it an epistle of straw. James tyndale new testament commentaries 9780830842469 by moo, douglas j. James sedlacek at nazarene theological college at the university. Douglas moo, in his commentary on james writes, phillips5 perfectly.
Feb 09, 2000 interacting with the latest views on james but keeping academic references to a minimum, douglas moo first introduces the letter of james in its historical context and then provides versebyverse. The bible is being translated, commented on, read, studied, preached and analyzed as never before. Douglas office are the words of the great pietist theologian johann albrecht bengel. It is therefore fitting that moo uses prolific status as a new testament commentator to tackle a revised edition of his commentary on the book of james in ivps commentary series, tyndale new testament commentaries. No profound theologian, james genius lied in his profound moral. His other books include commentaries on galatians, colossians, and james. Moo does a great job in his handling of matters of greek grammar and syntax, as one would expect. He is the author of commentaries on romans, james, 2 peter and jude, and colossians and philemon and coauthor of. Andrews professor of new testament, wheaton college graduate school. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. James tyndale new testament commentaries tntc logos.
James tyndale new testament commentaries by moo, douglas j. Moo, in his commentary on james, writes about the background of the epistle. The letter of james the pillar new testament commentary. Moo, pillar new testament commentary pntc, eerdmans, 2000, 287 pp. Mar 10, 2015 the genius of the letter of james lies in its powerfully simple call for repentance, for action, for a consistent christian lifestyle. Evangelicals and bible translation fifty years after james barr. Paul addresses a delicate matter in his epistle to the leader of a colossian church.
The book is aptly titled as it pursues a theology of creation that. Though i see no reason why one should buy both, for those on a budget or see this one in the local used book store, it is a great find with many of the insights from his larger work. Theologian douglas moo adds, adelphos always means brother when blood. Ralph martin, in his commentary on james in the word biblical. Interacting with the latest views on james but keeping academic references to a minimum, douglas moo first introduces the letter of james in its historical context and then provides versebyverse comments that explain the message of james both to its first readers and to todays church. After discussing such background issues as authorship, genre, purpose, structure, and theology, moo provides a versebyverse exposition of the text that leads readers to the heart of jamess message wholehearted commitment to christ.
Like all the tyndale commentaries which i have used, this book provides a clear guide to the biblical text and its relevance to the modern christian, with comment on the main issues related to the book eg its authorship. In his academic career, he has applied himself to the text by teaching new testament and writing commentaries on the texton james. Both unity and love are dominant themes throughout the epistle to. James tyndale new testament commentaries by moo, douglas. Moo, 2000, 271 pages, a volume in the series the pillar new testament commentary. Eerdmans james jakobos several dictionary articles means supplanter and is transliterated as jacob.
Comprehensive, accessible, and fully illustratedthis commentary on james is a musthave resource. Article by douglas moo on theology of james james 1. This highly original commentary on james by respected new testament scholar douglas moo combines penetrating scholarship with the simplicity of style and pastoral tone characteristic of james itself. Because james is so concise, so intensely practical, and so filled with memorable metaphors and illustrations, it has become one of the two or three most popular. Adamson, 1976, 227 pages in the series the new international commentary on the new testament. Douglas moo did a great job of handling the various exegetical issues in manner that was easy to follow, providing appropriate historical and cultural contexts, connecting the teachings of james to the teachings of scripture as a whole, and occasionally giving examples of how to practically apply jamess message to ones everyday life. Tyndale new testament commentaries, james by douglas j. From the baker illustrated bible commentary by douglas j. The abolishment and fulfillment of the law in the new testament.
Sure to stimulate readers interest int eh quest of the historical james, moo s volume provides illuminating commentary on this important new testament book. He is the author of the niv application commentary 2. Preaching and preachers edited and translated by james p. James described himself simply as a bond servant gr.
Epistle of james, new international greek testament commentary grand. The epistle of ja mes has had a controversial history. Two other james commentaries that i would highly recommend are kistemakers and macarthurs. The volume also contributes to what appears to be a very satisfying trend in the relatively new pillar commentary set by eerdmans solid conservative scholarship and excellent readability. He is the author of commentaries on romans, james, 2 peter and jude, and colossians and philemon and coauthor of an introduction to the new testament.
The letters to the colossians and to philemon the pillar new. Rich words studies and uptodate background material especially drawn from the jewish wisdom tradition make this a notable addition to the current literature. In this revised commentary douglas moo allows jamess words to cut through our theological debates, our personal preconceptions, our spiritual malaise and return us to an invigorating, transforming christianity. Wessner professor of new testament at wheaton college graduate school. Interacting with the latest views on james but keeping academic references to a minimum, douglas moo first introduces the letter of james in its historical context and then provides versebyverse comments that explain the message of james both to its first readers and to todays.
Because james is so concise, so intensely practical, and so. The letter of james pillar new testament commentary. Jan 17, 1986 douglas moo is a great pauline scholar and a master of new testament greek. Evans, matthew, new cambridge bible commentary new york. The letter of james pillar new testament commentary series. Few new testament books have been as controversial and misunderstood as the letter of james. In this addition to the awardwinning becnt series, highly regarded new testament scholar douglas moo offers a substantive yet accessible commentary on galatians. For those who would like it a little shorter and a little easier to digest, this tyndale commentary on james will suffice as well. The rapture and the book of revelation the masters. Best commentaries and books on james logos bible software. Along with 1 and 2 peter, 1, 2 and 3 john, and jude, it belongs to that category of new testament epistles called general or catholic in the sense of universal. He is the author of the niv application commentary 2 peter and jude.
But it is questionable whether it is being obeyed to a comparable degree, says douglas moo in the preface to his commentary on james. Douglas moo s study of james is a contribution to the tyndale new testament commentaries, a popular commentary designed to help the general reader understand clearly what the text actually says and what it means, without undue recourse to scholarly technicalities. Furthermore he details the circumstances as well as the nature of the letter as well as formulating one of the best outline on book of james i have seen to date. All this suggests that the message of james is one that we all need to hearand obey. Interacting with the latest views on james but keeping academic references to a. The letter to the romans new international commentary on the new testament nicnt nov 26, 2018. The genius of the letter of james lies in its powerfully simple call for repentance, for action, for a consistent christian lifestyle.
One is for the tyndale new testment series, while the other is for the pillar new testament commentary. The letter of james douglas j moo 20200521 few new testament books have. The book of james is probably the oldest book of the new testament, written perhaps as early as a. An expositional study of the letter to the philippians with specific. The letters to the colossians and to philemon the pillar. In a lengthy discussion defending authorship by james the brother of jesus, douglas moo has only this. Hodges, the epistle of james, in the grace new testament commentary. Since we are all made in gods likeness, we share a bond with each other. He has written one of the best commentaries on romans, and now one of the best commentaries on james. That is not to say that the tntc series does not strive for academic excellence, rather its focus is on practical application, and its audience is aimed towards someone who does not necessarily have a high level of thelogical education. This was an excellent commentary on the book of james. Few books in the new testament are better known or more often quoted as the letter of james. Eerdmans publishing company, 1985 serves the church as a fundamental aid to understanding this portion of scripture. You want a deeper understanding of the scriptures, but the notes in your study bible dont give you enough depth or insight.
The student of the letter of james would be amiss not to invest in the pillar commentary by moo. Oct 12, 2019 the introduction of james is no exception. As such, it has become one of the most popular new testament books in the church. If you can only have one commentary on james, this is the one to have. Book information this highly original commentary on james by respected new testament scholar douglas moo combines penetrating scholarship with the simplicity of style and pastoral tone characteristic of james itself. Though the epistle of james is considered a general epistle, the. In his academic career, he has applied himself to the text by teaching new testament and writing commentaries on the texton james, 2 peter and jude, and romans. In this revised commentary douglas moo allows james s words to. Douglas moo is one of the top conservative new testament scholars alive today. The letter of james the pillar new testament commentary pntc by douglas j.
As a practical book, james is packed full with all sorts of. The first example of apostasy in the old testament can be found in the book of. Moo has also contributed the volume on james in the tyndale new testament. There are a number of ways to outline the book to grasp the. The letter of james pillar new testament commentary pntc. Moo born march 15, 1950 is a new testament scholar who, after teaching for more than twenty years at trinity evangelical divinity school in illinois, has served as blanchard professor of new testament at the wheaton college graduate school since 2000. Wessner professor of new testament at wheaton college graduate school in wheaton, illinois. Moo introduces the letter in its historical context and then provides versebyverse comments that explains the disciples message to its first readers and to todays churchspiritual wholeness while also addressing james unique usage of jesus teaching as. He has written numerous new testament commentaries for the niv application commentary series and the tyndale new testament commentary series, specifically on the pauline and general letters. For more than twenty years douglas moos nicnt volume on romans has been providing pastors, students, and scholars with profound insight into pauls most famous letter. Well known and often quoted, james is concise, intensely. Moo s commentary on the book of james james, the tyndale new testament commentary series, edited by leon morris, grand rapids, michigan. A simple but thorough commentary on the new testament letter of james. Of the 108 verses in the book, 54 half contain imperative verbs.
In english we have two names, jacob and james, both coming from the common hebrew name. Buy james tyndale new testament commentary series by douglas j moo isbn. Douglas moo s fresh commentary on colossians does not fail to follow in the tradition of the writers excellent and extensive work on romans. In his academic career, he has applied himself to the text by teaching new testament and writing commentaries on the texton james, 2 peter and jude, and. This highly original commentary seeks to make the letter of james clear and applicable to christian living today. The pillar a blue cover has much more depth, including usage of the original greek. It takes a certain level of presumption to find fault in the work of such a man, but i believe that my criticism is just. He is a respected new testament scholar with over a dozen commentaries and works. James tyndale new testament commentaries moo, douglas j. At the same time, moo qualifies luthers statements about the book of james.
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