James Bibliography

Davids, Peter H. The Epistle of James. NIGTC. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans; Carlisle: Paternoster, 1982.

In this classic volume, Davids provides a thorough grammatical and theological discussion of the Greek text of James.

Hartin, Patrick J. James. Sacra Pagina. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 2003.

Though Catholic, Hartin clearly affirms that a Christian is saved by faith in Christ and that works are an evidence of such saving faith. Greek is transliterated in the volume. The author spends considerable space discussing rhetorical features in the letter.

McCartney, Dan G. James. BECNT. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2009.

Careful, scholarly, and insightful discussion of the Greek text, though transliterations of Greek words are also provided.

Moo, Douglas J. The Letter of James. PNTC. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 2000.

For the educated pastor not wanting a detailed interaction with the Greek text, Moo’s volume is first on the list. Greek is transliterated, and Moo’s observations are clear and insightful.

Vlachos, Chris A. James. Exegetical Guide to the Greek New Testament. Nashville: B&H, 2013.

For the pastor who wants to work phrase by phrase through the Greek text, there is no better resource. Excellent discussion of the underlying Greek, while also engaging structural, theological, and homiletical concerns.