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This definitive commentary sheds exegetical and theological light on the book of James for contemporary preachers and students of Scripture. Listening closely to the text while interacting with the best of scholarship, Aida Besancon Spencer shows what this epistle meant for the early church and what it means for us today. In addition to its perceptive comments on the biblical text, this volume examines James's four key themes: speaking wisely, using wealth, persevering in trials, and becoming doers of the Word.

Spencer offers astute guidance to preachers and teachers wanting to do a series on James, with homiletical trajectories for each passage to show how historical narrative can be presented from the pulpit and in the classroom.

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Title: Commentary on James: Kregel Exegetical Library
By: Aida Besancon Spencer
Format: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 352
Vendor: Kregel Academic & Professional
Publication Date: 2020
Dimensions: 9.0 X 6.0 (inches)
Weight: 1 pound 4 ounces
ISBN: 0825444616
ISBN-13: 9780825444616
Series: Kregel Exegetical Library
Stock No: WW44461X

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A thorough exegetical and homiletical analysis of each passage of James

This definitive commentary sheds exegetical and theological light on the book of James for contemporary preachers and students of Scripture. Listening closely to the text while interacting with the best of scholarship, Aída Besançon Spencer shows what this epistle meant for the early church and what it means for us today. In addition to its perceptive comments on the biblical text, this volume examines James’s four key themes: speaking wisely, using wealth, persevering in trials, and becoming doers of the Word.

Spencer offers astute guidance to preachers and teachers wanting to do a series on James, with homiletical trajectories for each passage to show how historical narrative can be presented from the pulpit and in the classroom.

Author Bio

Aida Besancon Spencer (PhD, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is Senior Professor of New Testament at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary. Spencer has worked as a community organizer, social worker, minister, and educator in a wide variety of urban settings. Her other publications include 2 Corinthians in the Bible Study Commentary Series and Paul’s Literary Style.

Author Bio

Aida Besancon Spencer (PhD, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is Senior Professor of New Testament at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary. Spencer has worked as a community organizer, social worker, minister, and educator in a wide variety of urban settings. Her other publications include 2 Corinthians in the Bible Study Commentary Series and Paul’s Literary Style.

Editorial Reviews

“It is a special joy to recommend this latest book by my former colleague and friend, Dr. Aída Besançon Spencer, on the New Testament Book of James. Her careful exegetical work will be enthusiastically received not only by scholars in New Testament studies, but also by pastors, lay persons, and Bible study groups around the world. Spencer’s A Commentary on James is a model of what an excellent, all-encompassing commentary looks like. Readers appreciate the easy to follow structure, the in-depth commentary, and sound doctrinal and practical teaching found in its pages that will make this work a treasured keepsake and the go-to book for teaching on the epistle of James for years to come. I give this commentary my highest recommendation.” -- Walter C. Kaiser, Jr., President Emeritus, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

“Here is a fresh and reasonably exhaustive rediscovery of the neglected epistle of James—one of the earliest, if not the earliest, New Testament books. With careful explanations of its original Greek (even for English-only readers) vocabulary, grammatical and structural aspects, along with its historical context, it brings James’s original intent alive and currently useful. Dr. Aída Besançon Spencer thoroughly explains representative views of prior commentators. Not only biblical scholars and systematic theologians, but pastors and ordinary Christians will be challenged and encouraged by Spencer’s insights. Most impressive to me is this commentary’s exposition on Christlike teachers of true wisdom (theology) and its emphasis on the way James expands and applies Jesus’s and the prophets’ priority on our care for the poor. I have been blessed and informed by this commentary on James. In fact, it has inspired me to see James as our photo-theologian in its exposition to teachers and wisdom. A Commentary on James is special in so many ways… I’d call it rich.” -- Dean Borgman, Professor of Youth and Family Ministries, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

“As a minister of the word, I always look for a good commentary to help me grasp the meaning of given verses. While reading some commentaries, sometimes I cannot help but feel that I am wasting my time on seemingly trivial scholarly debates like how many angels can dance on the head of a pin. A busy minister will always look for compact and useful commentaries. Dr. Spencer’s A Commentary on James is an answer. Being a considerate curator of the Bible, she kindly guides readers to the depth of the epistle of James, explaining every single important Greek word, allowing readers to see how they are correlated, making them see the grand picture of the epistle, and eventually helping us feel that it is still the Word of God for people here and now. I strongly recommend without any reservation her book to students, ministers, and laypeople who are interested in the Word of God.” -- Rev Kukzin Lee, Ph.D., Senior pastor, Jesus Vision Church, Jeonju, South Korea

“In this wonderful commentary, Dr. Aída Besancon Spencer presents a bountiful literary and historical exegesis, weaved with practical insights on theological and homiletical topics. I believe this commentary is an exemplary step-by-step exegesis for seminary students. Dr. Spencer presents an excellent resource for pastors to prepare sermons on James's letter. Her arduous work devoted to this commentary sets up a beautiful example to be doers of God's Word. Looking forward to seeing this commentary bless more and more people.” -- Jet Li, Founder, Empower All Workplace Ministry in China

“Aída Besançon Spencer makes a genuine contribution to our understanding and application of the letter of James as she examines it afresh while faithfully adhering to academic exegetical tradition. In elucidating the meaning of the text, she painstakingly displays a literary analysis of it that reflects both the original language and the historical background of the letter. Her skillful use of Old Testament references and her handling of complex exegetical problems provide us a comprehensive treatment of the Letter of James.

"Besançon Spencer’s thoughtful commentary is driven by the text itself, and she masterfully shows the flow of the letter and how its parts interrelate to create a whole. In addition to a detailed exposition of the text, she brings out some theological implications as well as the relevance of the text for pastoral applications.” -- Dr Awilda González Babb, NT Adjunct Faculty, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

A Commentary on James by Dr. Aída Besançon Spencer will be a valuable resource in the theological library of students of the Scriptures for many years to come. Dr. Spencer meticulously points out the historical and cultural contexts of the recipients, the significance of words chosen by James, and the nuances of his writing style that communicate his concerns, By doing so, Spencer leads readers so they can fully comprehend James’s encouraging letter to suffering, dispersed, Jewish Christians, whereby he commands them to live out faith by being doers of the Word. Spencer provides detailed outlines for each chapter, cultural studies on words used, insights on themes in the letter, careful explanations on grammar usage, and homiletical topics that pastors and preachers will greatly appreciate. While using extrabiblical resources and her translation of the letter from the Greek text, guided by the Spirit, with the heart of a minister serving Christ’s Church, Dr. Spencer has prepared a resource that scholars and seminarians, ministers and teachers in the local church will treasure for exegetical work, for teaching through James, or for preaching a pericope on a Sunday morning. I highly recommend this commentary for all who desire a resource that will enable them to comprehend this encouraging letter to suffering saints, and also help them minister to the heart of suffering saints today. A Commentary on James is brilliant, insightful, thorough, easy to understand, and well researched. It's an outstanding work for the seminary and the local church.” -- Pastor Darin Poullard, Senior Pastor, Fort Washington Baptist Church

“Aída Besançon Spencer's commentary brings out the message of James with admirable clarity, in terms of explanation of grammatical and linguistic matters, the theological message of the letter, and the practical application of its teaching. A Commentary on James is highly recommended, especially for teachers, students, and pastors whose preaching will benefit immensely from its insights.” -- Eckhard J. Schnabel, Distinguished Professor of New Testament, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

“Aida Besancon Spencer is widely known and highly appreciated as a very competent, creative, and skillful biblical interpreter. Her insightful commentary on James, the unique book of proverbial wisdom and practically focused biblical ethics, is clearly outlined, carefully exposited, grammatically precise, and homiletically helpful. A Commentary on James helps the reader to understand the multifaceted text of James in fresh ways and apply his teachings more faithfully. Exceptional value! -- Peter Kuzmic, Distinguished Professor of World Missions, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

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