James Through the Centuries
Samenvatting
This unique reception history of the Epistle of James is a prominent addition to the Blackwell Bible Commentaries series. Written by an outstanding New Testament specialist, it chronicles the major theological, political, and aesthetic responses to the text over the centuries, and to James as a historical figure.
Surveys the many theological, cultural, literary, political, and artistic uses of the Epistle of James, and the broader influence his letters have had throughout the ages
Includes extensive excerpts offering vital historiographical context
Examines James s impact on popular culture, including examples such as Charles Schulz s Peanuts
Unearths a range of neglected writings and opens access to material not readily available elsewhere
Specificaties
Inhoudsopgave
<p>Series Editors Preface xii</p>
<p>Preface xiv</p>
<p>Acknowledgements xviii</p>
<p>Introduction 1</p>
<p>James 1:1 11: Trials, Endurance, Wisdom, and the Exalted Poor 63</p>
<p>James 1:12 27: Trials, Endurance, and Doers of the Word 99</p>
<p>James 2:1 13: Deeds of Faith, the Chosen Poor, and the Law of Liberty 143</p>
<p>James 2:14 26: Faith without Works Is Dead 173</p>
<p>James 3:1 12: The Power and Danger of Speech 204</p>
<p>James 3:13 4:12: The Fruits of Wisdom versus Friendship with the World 219</p>
<p>James 4:13 5:6: The Sovereignty of God and God s Judgment upon the Rich 252</p>
<p>James 5:7 11: The Patience of the Faithful and the Compassion of the Lord 278</p>
<p>James 5:12 20: Speech and Actions in the Community of the Faithful 288</p>
<p>Biographies 317</p>
<p>References 323</p>
<p>Index of Names 331</p>
<p>Index of Subjects 335</p>
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