The Book of James: A New Perspective: A Linguistic Commentary Applying Discourse Analysis
The Book of James: A New Perspective: A Linguistic Commentary Applying Discourse Analysis
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About the Author William Varner is Professor of Biblical Studies at The Master's University in Santa Clarita, CA. He also pastors the Sojourners Fellowship at Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, CA. . He directs the Israel Study Program of the university, called IBEX
It is one of the very few examples of a discourse commentary on an entire New Testament book.. It does so by utilizing the discipline of discourse analysis which stresses a holistic treatment of the text while not neglecting its micro features. This unique commentary on James not only provides insight into the Greek text, but serves also as a valuable resource for helping students take their language skills to the next level
He directs the Israel Study Program of the university, called IBEX. William Varner is Professor of Biblical Studies at The Master's University in Santa Clarita, CA. . He also pastors the Sojourners Fellowship at Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, CA
"A Must Have for any Biblical Expositor" according to Pastor John. I can't recommend this volume highly enough. While most good commentaries focus on the grammar and the syntax of individual clauses or sentences, this short and very valuable work focuses on how people actually communicate, in paragraphs, units of thought and entire discourses. This volume really helps guard against sacrificing accuracy for precision in exposition. It also is very valuable in spotting the semiticisms in this most Jewish of epistles. This volume belongs in every expositors libra. A model commentary. Fantastic! Anthony S. Dr Varner has written a commentary that should be a model for future commentaries on any bible text. His observations are straightforward and text-driven, rather than a listing of what everyone else has ever said about the text--as we see in most commentaries. He helps us to see what James has written clearly and allows the reader the freedom to cypher the implications (theological and otherwise) according to their own schema. I really, really, appreciate this sort of commentary. Dr Varner, thi. Dana Kidder said Two Stars. Very technical. Not for the average preacher.