James: The Life of Faith

By Glenna Marshall, Edited by Megan Hill, Lydia Brownback

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Format: Paperback

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Expected: Jun 8, 2027

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James: The Life of Faith

By Glenna Marshall, Edited by Megan Hill, Lydia Brownback

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An Accessible Verse-by-Verse Commentary of James 

Choosing a Bible commentary can be daunting. With complex terms and dense exposition, many are tailored to scholarly theologians rather than everyday believers. And for those leading a small-group Bible study, speaking at a women’s gathering, or simply growing in their knowledge of God’s word, it can be hard to know where to start.

With warmth and clarity, Glenna Marshall makes in-depth Bible study accessible without diminishing the richness of God’s word. Verse-by-verse, Marshall guides readers through the full ESV text of James to aid their personal study, group discussion, teaching, and outreach. This short and powerful epistle imparts the wisdom of God, challenging readers to live according to what he has said and bear fruit no matter their circumstances. Each volume in the Conversational Commentary series includes an engaging introduction, historical and cultural background, key themes, and suggestions for deeper study. 

  • Comprehensive Study Companion: Formatted for personal study, small-group discussions, or as a research tool for Bible teaching and outreach
  • Conversational Language: Written in a clear, engaging way that doesn’t sacrifice theological depth 
  • Study of James: Addresses James’s main themes, including faith and works, trials and perseverance, wealth, humility, and more 
  • By Women, for Women: Written by Glenna Marshall, author of Everyday Faithfulness and Memorizing Scripture
  • Helpful Study Tools: Includes an introduction to James, an overview of its historical context and themes, verse-by-verse explanations, and suggestions for further study
  • Affordable Format: Designed as a paperback to be accessible for a wide audience

Author:

Glenna Marshall

Glenna Marshall (BA, Union University) is a pastor’s wife and mother of two sons. She is the author of The Promise Is His Presence; Everyday Faithfulness; Memorizing Scripture; Known and Loved; and Praying in Pain. She is a member of Grace Bible Fellowship in Sikeston, Missouri, where she and her husband have served for over twenty years.

Editors:

Megan Hill

Megan Hill (BA, Grove City College) is the author of several books, including Praying Together; A Place to Belong; and Meg Is Not Alone. She also serves as the managing editor for the Gospel Coalition. A pastor’s wife and a pastor’s daughter, she lives in Massachusetts with her husband and four children, where they belong to West Springfield Covenant Community Church (PCA).

Lydia Brownback

Lydia Brownback (MAR, Westminster Theological Seminary) is the author of several books in addition to the Flourish Bible Study series, including A Woman’s Wisdom: How the Book of Proverbs Speaks to Everything; Finding God in My Loneliness; and Sing a New Song. She is a regular speaker at conferences and events and is passionate about teaching God’s word.

Product Details

Format: Paperback
Page Count: 120
Size: 5.5 in x 8.5 in
Weight: 10.0 ounces
ISBN-13: 979-8-8749-1235-2
ISBN-UPC: 9798874912352
Published: June 08, 2027