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| − | '''Epistle of James''' refers to the writings of James, son of Alpheus, the [[Bishop]] of [[Jerusalem]], the [[Lord]]'s brother and one of the [[twelve Apostles]]. It may be one of the earliest written works of the [[New Testament]], possibly as early as the late 40s. The authenticity of this work | + | '''Epistle of James''' refers to the writings of James, son of Alpheus, the [[Bishop]] of [[Jerusalem]], the [[Lord]]'s brother and one of the [[twelve Apostles]]. It may be one of the earliest written works of the [[New Testament]], possibly as early as the late 40s. There is reason to conclude that this letter was written prior to the Jerusalem Council, which was held in A.D. 50. The authenticity of this inspired work has been fully accepted since at least the third century, as demonstrated by the various lists of the Sacred books drawn up since the fourth century,<ref>[http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08275b.htm Epistle of St. James] Catholic Encyclopedia</ref> although debate continues about who actually wrote it. |
The quality of the Greek in the Epistle of James is relatively high compared with the Greek spoken by the Apostles. | The quality of the Greek in the Epistle of James is relatively high compared with the Greek spoken by the Apostles. | ||
Revision as of 16:54, September 26, 2015
Epistle of James refers to the writings of James, son of Alpheus, the Bishop of Jerusalem, the Lord's brother and one of the twelve Apostles. It may be one of the earliest written works of the New Testament, possibly as early as the late 40s. There is reason to conclude that this letter was written prior to the Jerusalem Council, which was held in A.D. 50. The authenticity of this inspired work has been fully accepted since at least the third century, as demonstrated by the various lists of the Sacred books drawn up since the fourth century,[1] although debate continues about who actually wrote it.
The quality of the Greek in the Epistle of James is relatively high compared with the Greek spoken by the Apostles.
Martin Luther
Martin Luther had difficulty with the Epistle of James as it did not easily fit his concept of justification by faith alone as James also seems to stress the importance of works. Nevertheless, he kept it as a part of the New Testament canon in Protestant Churches.
In the very early Universal Church years (1st and 2nd centuries A.D.), some of this work was disputed as to authenticity and scattered among churches.
See also
References
- ↑ Epistle of St. James Catholic Encyclopedia