James, A Video Study

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, A Video Study . 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, A Video Study , 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)

About the Author

Craig L. Blomberg (PhD, Aberdeen) is distinguished professor of New Testament at Denver Seminary. He is the author, co-author, or co-editor of numerous books and more than 130 articles in journals or multi-author works. A recurring topic of interest in his writings is the historical reliability of the Scriptures. Craig and his wife Fran have two daughters and reside in Centennial, Colorado.,