"I will never look at James or his letter the same way again. Kapler’s eye for detail is evident on each page as topics are masterfully explored and explained. "
– SHAUN McAFEE, founder of Epic Pew.com and author of I’m Catholic. Now What? 
"Excellent for scholars and novices. By analyzing James within its historical context, Kapler reveals many golden nuggets and shows how the Catholic Faith is woven throughout the text."
– STEVE RAY, host of The Footprints of God series and author of Crossing the Tiber: Evangelical Protestants Discover the Historical Church 
"The Epistle of James is a key New Testament text for Catholic theology, practice, and apologetics. Shane Kapler does an outstanding job of digging into the Old Testament foundations for James’ teaching - a great guide for individual and parish bible studies."
– GARY MICHUTA, host of Hands On Apologetics and author of Why Catholic Bibles Are Bigger 
"There are few Catholic writers today more gifted at teaching the New Testament than Shane Kapler. Illuminating, deep, and gleaming with spiritual insight, Kapler's new book on the Epistle of James is one more testament to this unique gift."
– MATT NELSON, Assistant Director at Word on Fire Institute and author of Just Whatever: How to Help the Spiritually Indifferent Find Beliefs that Really Matter |
The Epistle of James has long been a reminder that the Tree of Life – Christ’s Cross and Gospel – was planted in rich, Jewish soil. James, steeped in Israel’s wisdom literature, law, and prophets, and set aflame by his encounter with the Risen One, passionately addresses matters of spiritual life and death. Shane Kapler looks at the epistle through the eyes of its first-century Jewish-Christian readers, unpacking its lavish content and showing how this inspired text has yielded century after century of abundant fruit for the Church. Discover how:
"A marvelously comprehensive study of not only the canonicity, history and author of the Epistle of James, but also an excellent summary of its topics: salvation, redemptive suffering, sacred tradition, justice to the poor and anointing of the sick. Everyone from professors to the ordinary laity should benefit from his very accessible style."
– FR. BRIAN MULLADY, O.P., retreat master, EWTN host, author of Captivated By The Master: A Theological Consideration of Jesus Christ 
"Kapler unashamedly shows how the catholic epistles are truly Catholic. The section on the origin of the canon is alone worth the price of the book! This work packs a satisfying punch – loaded with information and encouraging of real faith."
– JAMES L. PAPANDREA, Professor of Church History and Historical Theology at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary and author of The Early Church (33-313): St. Peter, the Apostles, and Martyrs 
"Catholics are hungry for the Word of God, and they appreciate thorough but accessible treatments of biblical texts. Shane Kapler provides both and is a vital voice in the Church for those seeking a better understanding of Scripture."
– SONJA CORBITT, The Bible Study Evangelista, author of Ignite: Pray the Bible Like Never Before 
“Here is a deeply biblical tour of one of the earliest New Testament writings that is homiletic without being preachy and Catholic without being contentious. This is no dry academic commentary but a personal and pastoral explication of an apostle.”
– DOUGLAS M. BEAUMONT, Ph.D., author of Evangelical Exodus: Evangelical Seminarians and Their Paths to Rome |