The Letters of James and Peter, Revised Edition: A Guide to Baptism for Presbyterians

New Daily Study Bible

by William Barclay

In the Letters of James and Peter, noted Scottish Bible interpreter William Barclay follows the formula of the Daily Study Bible by first giving the text for the day's study in his own translation, and two or three pages of commentary.

Genres: New Testament, Reference, Christian, Religion, Nonfiction, Biblical Studies, Scripture

351 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1961

About the author

WIlliam Barclay was a Scottish author, radio and television presenter, Church of Scotland minister, and Professor of Divinity and Biblical Criticism at the University of Glasgow. He wrote a popular set of Bible commentaries on the New Testament that sold 1.5 million copies.

Reviews

[S. W. Jack]

Good stuff

Barclay at times can be confusing, but always gives reasons or explanations for what the scriptures indicate. We read this in entirety in our Bible study group. It made for GREAT discussions. I would encourage believers to read Barclay.

[Joe Cox]

Never get tired of Barclays context work.

[Paul]

Barclay's scholarly interpretations and analyses of these epistles are always refreshing. Although I don't always agree with his conclusions, I certainly respect the scholarship that led to them!

[Ian Minielly]

I am a big fan of Barclay. I like the way he processes the Bible and makes illustrations that work and make sense. I find his gentle paragraphs and language easy to read and easy to follow. He does not include a bunch of outlines and word studies, he just breaks down the letter and makes it make sense. If you have the options to buy Barclay's material I would do so.

[Joshua Pearsall]

Very good book. Though I definitely think James is full of theology, that is a case for one of the articles I hope to have published next year, this has a great introduction into a lot of the evidence and debate around the epistle of James. Primarily around who wrote it, when it was authored, and what it's reception history is.

[John Connolly]

A book that is a blessing

For several years I have enjoyed this series of William Barclay as my devotional material. This one, no different from the others, is insightful and faithful to the biblical witness. I look forward to enjoying eventually all the books in this series.

[Peter Jochinger]

A very good 4, just too much emphasis is placed on the exclusivity of the Christian Faith being Gods favorite chosen ones, you lose a star for that. We are all his children you only need to place your heart in his hands not any religious order. Does that make sense' I hope so.

[Kevin Driskill]

Barclay is very in-depth, and thought-provoking. Great insight on historical, contextual and language.

[Kirk Weikart]

Insightful, classic commentaries on these Biblical books. It awkwardly discusses books not in the Protestant Bible. However, knowledge is always good.

[Jacob McCoy]

Good little commentary. Fairly devotional in tone. Just read the section on James.

[Esequiel Contreras Jr]

The study in James always has something to teach us about being double tongued. Almost anyone you meet will at one time or another share their own stories about despising themselves or others who say one thing and mean another.

In addition to that life lesson James also teaches us to that out life is but a vapor. Lean on that and see to it that you get in the right path my friend!

Esequiel Contreras
May 15, 2016
San Antonio, Texas

This commentary is only reviewed for the book of James.

[Larry Taylor]

William Barclay is one of the sharpest minds to have written biblical material. no one knows the original languages and culture like he does. all his books are excellent resources for Bible teachers and those seeking to deepen their understanding of scripture.

[Jim Bishop]

Fantastic and insightful!

[Brandi VonBartheld]

Amazing historical information and wrote in a way that is very easy to digest!

[Cws]

227.91

[Phubc]

Small brown soft cover