| Description |
1 online resource (261 pages) |
| Series |
Journal for the study of the New Testament. Supplement series ; 206 |
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Journal for the study of the New Testament. Supplement series ; 206.
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| Contents |
Cover; Editorial Board; Title; Copyright; CONTENTS; Preface; Abbreviations; Introduction; Chapter 1 APPROACHES TO THE INTERPRETATION OF THE EPISTLE OF JAMES; Chapter 2 THE SELF-PRESENTATION OF THE AUTHOR; Chapter 3 THE PRESENTATION OF THE ADDRESSEES; Chapter 4 READING THE TEXT: JAMES 1.2-18; Chapter 5 READING THE TEXT: JAMES 1.19-3.18; Chapter 6 READING THE TEXT: JAMES 4.1-5.20; Chapter 7 CONCLUSION; Bibliography; Index of References; Index of Authors |
| Summary |
The significance of the Epistle of James within early Christianity, when not neglected, has been disputed. In recent years the letter, and its author, have received renewed attention, and this contribution to the revival examines the way in which the author and his addressees are depicted within the social world of emerging Christianity. Edgar finds strong points of contact with the sayings of Jesus and with early Christian itinerant proclaimers, who are often seen as having been active in preserving and transmitting these sayings. The Epistle challenges the shaky commitment of its readers to |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 232-243) and indexes |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| SUBJECT |
Bible. James -- Social scientific criticism
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Bible. James -- Criticism, interpretation, etc
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Bible. James fast |
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Bibel Jakobusbrief gnd |
| Subject |
RELIGION -- Biblical Studies -- New Testament.
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RELIGION -- Biblical Studies -- Paul's Letters.
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Social scientific criticism of sacred works
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Jacobus (bijbelboek)
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| Genre/Form |
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780567363237 |
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0567363236 |
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