Recommended Resources

The resources listed here are offered as recommended readings for deeper study and understanding of Scripture. They reflect works that have shaped Jim’s teaching, scholarship, and approach to reading the Bible carefully, thoughtfully, and in context. 

These books are not required reading, but are suggested as helpful companions for those who wish to continue learning beyond classes, sermons, or study groups.

They represent a range of voices and disciplines—including biblical studies, theology, history, and interpretation—and are chosen for their clarity, rigor, and respect for the biblical text.

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