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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 early Universal Church years, much of his work was disputed as to authenticity and scattered among churches. From the end of the third century its acceptance as inspired, canonical and as the work of St. James clearly appears from 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>

'''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 as having been inspired 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>

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.

== Martin Luther ==

== 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.

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.

==See also==

==See also==