Richard Bauckham explores the historical and literary contexts of the Epistle of James, discussing the significance of James as the brother of Jesus and leader of the early Jerusalem church. He gives special attention to the aphorisms which encapsulate James' wisdom, and to the way that James' teaching closely resembles that of Jesus.

Rather than prescribing one "correct" way of reading, "Reading the New Testament" analyzes the many ways in which the New Testament can be read and interpreted. This study offers an overview of and introduction to the most influential theories of recent scholarship, discussing the background against which such theories are developed. It shows the advantages of combining methods of reading, thus stimulating an interaction between various approaches, illustrated by the individual volumes in the series.
This is an important addition to New Testament literature, offering the student of religion a comprehensive overview of the methods and approaches used by scholars in the field. As such, it will make invaluable reading not just for the student, but for anyone interested in an introduction to this fascinating area of religious and literary thought.
Reading the New Testament is intended as a companion volume to the successful "New Testament Readings" series.

Reading the New Testament is the lead volume to the successful New Testament Readings Series. It analyzes the many ways in which the New Testament can be read and interpreted.
Rather than prescribing one 'correct' way of reading, this study offers an overview of and introduction to the most influential theories of recent scholarship, discussing the background against which such theories are developed. It shows the advantages of combining methods of reading, thus stimulating an interaction between various approaches, illustrated by the individual volumes in the series.
This is an important addition to New Testament literature, offering the student of religion a comprehensive overview of the methods and approaches used by scholars in the field.

There are places where we dare not go, sights that we dare not gaze upon. This collection of short stories is your introduction to this world. The debut collection of short stories from David Court, this book features the short tales "The Shadow Cast by the World," "The (pen)ultimate solution," "The Evil at the edge of the woods," "The Glorious Quest," "Sigma Six," "Into the Great Wide Open," "UpDownLeftSelectLeftLeftStart," "The Button," "Now You See Me," "OhBlong," "Death Walked Into a Bar," "The Great Day of the Unveiling" and "Tiredness Kills" and the poems "The Lantern" and "Hide and Squeak."