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Abstract

With the publication of a commentary on the Epistle of James an important and valuable instrument has become available to biblical scholars and preachers. The purpose of this article is to introduce this commentary to the readers. In order to accomplish this purpose, the basic principles on which this commentary is based, are discussed. After a few critical remarks, specifically aimed at the relation between structure and interpretation, the article concludes with an illustration how to gain the optimum value from the practical use of this commentary.