James [Audio Lectures]: 13 Lessons on Literary Context, Structure, Exegesis, and Interpretation

Scholars Craig Blomberg and Mariam Kovalishyn use the historical, theological, and literary elements of James to guide their interpretation of this often-overlooked early Christian text in James [Audio Lectures]. Their lectures examine the biblical text in its original environment, with an emphasis on the three key themes of (1.) trials and temptation, (2.) wisdom and speech, particularly with a view to obedience, and (3.) wealth and poverty.

In James [Audio Lectures], along with the accompanying James commentary in the Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament series, Blomberg and Kovalishyn explore the book passage-by-passage. They provide insights into the background and meaning of the text and discuss how the book¿s messages fit within its own context and within a broader biblical-theological context.

Session titles and runtimes:

1. "Introduction" (19 min)
2. "James 1:1-11" (26 min)
3. "James 1:12-18" (19 min)
4. "James 1:19-27" (28 min)
5. "James 2:1-13" (20 min)
6. "James 2:14-26" (31 min)
7. "James 3:1-12" (30 min)
8. "James 3:13-18" (18 min)
9. "James 4:1-12" (30 min)
10. "James 4:13-17" (16 min)
11. "James 5:1-12" (31 min)
12. "James 5:13-20" (18 min)
13. "A Theology of James" (30 min)