Just James: The Brother of Jesus in History and Tradition
'This
is a book for which we have been waiting. James was obviously such an
important figure in the beginnings of Christianity, and yet for the most
part he remains in the shadows, playing at best an ambiguous role in
comparison with Peter and Paul. Painter brings him out of these shadows,
scrutinizing with great care each pieve of information and building up a
picture which is much more positive than most have recognized. Thanks
to Painter our appreciation of the tensions behind and within the New
Testament will be much better informed. We are in his debt.' James D. G.
Dunn, University of Durham 'John Painter has brought to bear his
considerable skills as historian, literary critic, and interpreter of
ancient Christian documents to draw out of the mists a crucial figure
from the beginnings of Christianity. Painter's ability to approach
biblical, Christian, Gnostic, and other sectarian documents in a fresh,
and sometimes surprising, fashion has produced a significant
contribution to the understanding of Christianity's earliest days, and
the ways in which early traditions interpreted the Christian church's
foundations. A stimulating and important book.'Get it
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