James: A Commentary in the Wesleyan Tradition (New Beacon Bible Commentary) [NBBC]
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James: A Commentary in the Wesleyan Tradition (New Beacon Bible Commentary) [NBBC]  -     By: Jeanne Orjala Serrao

James: A Commentary in the Wesleyan Tradition (New Beacon Bible Commentary) [NBBC]

Beacon Hill Press / 2011 / Paperback

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Engaging and academically thorough, the NEW BEACON BIBLE COMMENTARY will expand your understanding and deepen your appreciation for the meaning and message of the Bible.

Written from the Wesleyan theological perspective, this commentary provides pastors, professional scholars, teachers, and Bible students with a critical, relevant, and inspiring interpretation of the Word of God in the 21st century.

NBBC FEATURES

  • CONTEMPORARY SCHOLARSHIP from notable experts in the Wesleyan theological tradition
  • CONVENIENT INTRODUCTORY MATERIAL, including information on authorship, date, history, audience, sociological/cultural issues, purpose, literary features, theological themes, and hermeneutical issues
  • CLEAR VERSE-BY-VERSE EXPLANATIONS, which offer a contemporary, Wesleyan-based understanding derived from the biblical text in its original language
  • COMPREHENSIVE ANNOTATION divided into three sections, which cover background elements behind the text; verse-by-verse details and meanings found in the text; and significance, relevance, intertextuality, and application from the text
  • HELPFUL SIDEBARS, which provide deeper insight into theological issues, word meanings, archeological connections, historical relevance, and cultural customs
  • AN EXPANDED BIBLIOGRAPHY for further study of historical elements, additional interpretations, and theological themes.

Product Information

Title: James: A Commentary in the Wesleyan Tradition (New Beacon Bible Commentary) [NBBC]
By: Jeanne Orjala Serrao
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 192
Vendor: Beacon Hill Press
Publication Date: 2011
Dimensions: 9.00 X 6.00 (inches)
Weight: 12 ounces
ISBN: 083412405X
ISBN-13: 9780834124059
Series: New Beacon Bible Commentary
Stock No: WW124059

Publisher's Description

The New Beacon Bible Commentary is an engaging, indispensable reference tool to aid individuals in every walk of life in the study and meditation of God’s Word. Written from the Wesleyan theological perspective, it offers insight and perceptive scholarship to help you unlock the deeper truths of Scripture and garner an awareness of the history, culture, and context attributed to each book of study. Readable, relevant, and academically thorough, it offers scholars, pastors, and laity a new standard for understanding and interpreting the Bible in the 21st century.Each volume features:Completely New Scholarship from notable experts in the Wesleyan traditionConvenient Introductory Material for each book of the Bible including information on authorship, date, history, audience, sociological/cultural issues, purpose, literary features, theological themes, hermeneutical issues, and moreClear Verse-by-Verse Explanations, which offer a contemporary, Wesleyan-based understanding derived from the passage’s original languageComprehensive Annotation divided into three sections, which cover background elements behind the text; verse-by-verse details and meanings found in the text; and significance, relevance, intertextuality, and application from the textHelpful Sidebars, which provide deeper insight into theological issues, word meanings, archeological connections, historical relevance, cultural customs, and moreExpanded Bibliography for further study of historical elements, additional interpretations, and theological themesThe book of James is full of advice on how Christians should live. Thus, some say it contradicts Paul’s Gospel of grace and faith, and they question its place in the canon. However, this commentary will show that James’ and Paul’s thoughts are complementary, not contradictory.

Author Bio

Dr. C. Jeanne Serrao is Professor of Biblical Literature and Dean of the School of Theology and Philosophy at Mount Vernon Nazarene University where she founded and is the coordinator for the Bi-Annual Women In Ministry Networking Day.Dr. Serrao has served as an Education Pastor and Christian School Administrator in Rancho Cucamonga, California. She has taught at European Nazarene College and has served as an adjunct professor for Trevecca Nazarene University, Asuza Pacific University, Claremont School of Theology (Summer Licensing School), and Nazarene Bible College Online Program. She earned her BA in Biblical Literature from Mid-America Nazarene University, and an M.Div. and an M.A. in Missions from Nazarene Theological Seminary and her Ph.D. degree from Claremont Graduate University. She is an ordained elder in the Church of the Nazarene. Her husband, Carlos, is the Coordinator of Traditional Marketing at MVNU.

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