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[[File:Saint James the Just.jpg|thumbnail|right|250px|Neo-Byzantine icon of [[James the Just]] ]]

[[File:Saint James the Just.jpg|thumbnail|right|250px|Neo-Byzantine icon of [[James the Just]] ]]

The '''Epistle of James''' refers to the writings of James, the [[Bishop]] of [[Jerusalem]], the [[Lord]]'s brother and one of the [[Twelve Apostles]].  This is one of the earliest written works of the [[New Testament]], probably written by the late 40s prior to the Jerusalem Council 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>

The '''Epistle of James''' refers to the writings of James, the [[Bishop]] of [[Jerusalem]], the [[Lord]]'s brother and one of the [[Twelve Apostles]].  This is one of the earliest written works of the [[New Testament]], probably written by the late 40s prior to the Jerusalem Council held in A.D. 50.  The authenticity of this work has been fully accepted since at least the third century, as it was included in lists of the Sacred books.<ref>[http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08275b.htm Epistle of St. James] Catholic Encyclopedia</ref>

The style and content of this Epistle are uniquely similar to that of the [[Epistle to the Hebrews]], which reinforces the likelihood that they were written by James and his brother Jesus. The quality of the Greek in the Epistle of James is higher than the Greek written by the [[Apostles]], which further suggests that this Epistle was written by a relative of Jesus rather than by an average disciple.  The only higher form of Greek in the [[New Testament]] is the [[Epistle to the Hebrews]], as likely written by Jesus himself. ''See'' [[Mystery:Did Jesus Write the Epistle to the Hebrews?]]

The style and content of this Epistle are uniquely similar to that of the [[Epistle to the Hebrews]], which reinforces the likelihood that they were written by James and his brother Jesus. The quality of the Greek in the Epistle of James is higher than the Greek written by the [[Apostles]], which further suggests that this Epistle was written by a relative of Jesus rather than by an average disciple.  The only higher form of Greek in the [[New Testament]] is the [[Epistle to the Hebrews]], as likely written by Jesus himself. ''See'' [[Mystery:Did Jesus Write the Epistle to the Hebrews?]]