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James [Withdrawn]
in Evangelical Exegetical Commentary
Pages
656
Publisher
Lexham Press
Published
9/1/2012
ISBN-13
9781577995418
N.B. In September 2016, this volume was withdrawn from publication due to "a number of uncited and improperly cited passages from other works, blurring the distinction between quoted and original material." The full announcement from the publisher, as well as the author's apology, can be found here.
James has been called the Proverbs of the New Testament. William Varner proves it is much more. Although James contains a higher percentage of commands than any other biblical book, Varner argues that it is more than a loosely organized manual for righteous living. By interacting with current scholarship and analyzing the Greek text, Varner examines how James challenges believers to choose heavenly wisdom over earthly philosophies. Offering creative insight on preaching and applying the text, Varner guides readers to a better understanding of James—the man and his letter.
James has been called the Proverbs of the New Testament. William Varner proves it is much more. Although James contains a higher percentage of commands than any other biblical book, Varner argues that it is more than a loosely organized manual for righteous living. By interacting with current scholarship and analyzing the Greek text, Varner examines how James challenges believers to choose heavenly wisdom over earthly philosophies. Offering creative insight on preaching and applying the text, Varner guides readers to a better understanding of James—the man and his letter.
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- The Pastor’s Bookshelf by Scot McKnight
Reviews
Jacob Soul
October 13, 2020
October 13, 2020
In my estimation, the best resource on the book of James in existence. This is likely the best commentary I have ever read, and that is saying something. This was a deeply enriching and sanctifying read. It is quite unfortunate that the book was pulled due to plagiarism, as the information contained in its pages is, in my estimation, priceless. If you have a way to get your hands on a copy, I recommend you do so.
Jay
January 17, 2017
January 17, 2017
This commentary was pulled for plagiarism by Lexham press: "Lexham Press has withdrawn from publication Dr. William Varner’s Evangelical Exegetical Commentary volume on James. We discovered that the volume contains a number of uncited and improperly cited passages from other works, blurring the distinction between quoted and original material."
Scot McKnight
September 6, 2012
September 6, 2012
Varner's commentary is so complete one can get by with this commentary alone! It sketches the significance of the man James, sketches the exegetical options, sorts out primary evidence, examines each text in light of larger themes in biblical theology, draws even-handed and compelling conclusions, and so puts on the plate all we need to read, interpret, and live the message of James.