James: Bible Study Commentary

Long characterized as the most practical book of the New Testament, Dr. Vaughn lays out clear and understandable ways to apply the truths of this Bible book The book,divided into five sections the five chapter division in James. Sections include: The Endurance of Trials The Character of Faith The Control of the Tongue Curtis Vaughan (1925-2005), was best known as a distinguished professor of New Testament at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, in Fort Worth, Texas. From a former student: "I went on to seminary where professors like... Curtis Vaughan taught me and led me to believe and trust Scripture and to minister with that solid conviction." Vaughan, served as seminary faculty from 1950-1995, although he continued to teach classes for five years after his official retirement from the school. He was the author of Bible study commentaries on the books of Ephesians, Galatians, Colossians, Philemon, Acts, James and 1, 2, and 3 John. He co-authored Bible study commentaries on Romans, 1 Corinthians, Jude and 1 and 2 Peter. Vaughan contributed articles to the "Southern Baptist Encyclopedia," "Broadman Teacher's Commentary," "The Expositor's Bible Commentary" and "The Southwestern Journal of Theology." He was a member of the executive editorial committee for the New King James Version of the Bible and also served on the editorial advisory board of Zondervan Publishing House. Born in Humboldt, Tenn., Vaughan graduated from Union University and later Southwestern Seminary, where he earned a bachelor of divinity degree and doctor of theology degree in 1949 and 1958, respectively. He also studied at the University of Manchester in England and at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. Vaughan served as pastor at Westover Baptist Church in Jackson, Tenn., Mount Carmel Baptist Church in Johnson County, Texas, and Center Point Baptist Church in Weatherford, Texas. He was interim pastor to churches in Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas.