James Stuart Russell M.A., D.Div., (1816 – 1895) was a pastor and author of The Parousia. The book was originally published in 1878 under title The Parousia: A Critical Inquiry into the New Testament Doctrine of Our Lord's Second Coming with a second edition published in 1887. A reprint of this edition by Baker Books is available under the title, The Parousia: The New Testament Doctrine of Our Lord's Second Coming.