The Letter of James provides an important message that challenges us as Christians to put faith into action. In this commentary Patrick Hartin provides a new translation of James that serves as the basis for a detailed explanation of the text. He shows that it is an important writing that sheds light and understanding onto the world of early Christianity. Section by section he provides essential and illuminating notes on the text and its content. This treatment culminates in an extensive explanation of the theological meaning of James within its own context as well as its application for today's reader. A detailed bibliography follows each section enabling readers to pursue further interests.
Fr. Patrick J. Hartin, D.Th., a priest of the Diocese of Johannesburg in South Africa who teaches New Testament in the religious studies department at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington. His most recent publication is A Spirituality of Perfection published by Liturgical Press.