"A fresh and important contribution to the literature on James. This work is exegetically rewarding, theologically rooted, and pastorally wise." Thomas R. Schreiner, The Southern Baptist Theological SeminaryDan McCartney, a highly regarded New Testament scholar and an expert on biblical interpretation, offers a substantive yet accessible commentary on James in this latest addition to the award-winning BECNT series. With extensive research and thoughtful chapter-by-chapter exegesis, McCartney leads readers through all aspects of the book of James sociological, historical, and theological to help them better understand its meaning and relevance.As with all BECNT volumes, Jamesfeatures the author's detailed interaction with the Greek text. This commentary admirably achieves the dual aims of the series academic sophistication with pastoral sensitivity and accessibility making it a useful tool for professors, students, and pastors. The acclaimed user-friendly design includes shaded chapter introductions summarizing the key themes of each thought unit.About the series:The Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament (BECNT) series provides commentaries that blend scholarly depth with readability, exegetical detail with sensitivity to the whole, and attention to critical problems with theological awareness.