The Brother of Jesus: James the Just and His Mission

Brief Description: James the Just was, in the time between Jesus' resurrection and James's death, the most prominent and widely respected leader in Christendom. These essays by eight renowned scholars address such issues as the Jewish context of the early church, the person of James, his literary message and mission, and James in relation to Peter and Paul. Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Contributor Bio:  Chilton, Bruce Bruce Chilton is Bell Professor of Religion at Bard College and author of A Galilean Rabbi and His Bible (1984), The Isaiah Targum (1987), Jesus and the Ethics of the Kingdom (1987), Beginning New Testament (1987), and Profiles of a Rabbi (1989). Contributor Bio:  Neusner, Jacob Jacob Neusner is Distinguished Service Professor of the History and Theology of Judaism; Senior Fellow, Institute of Advanced Theology, Bard College, in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York.