The Epistle of St James and Judaic Christianity

Originally published in 1927, this book presents a detailed analysis of the Epistle of James and its relationship with Judaic Christianity.

Gerald H. Rendall (Author)

9781107440609, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 23 October 2014

156 pages
20.3 x 12.7 x 0.9 cm, 0.18 kg

Originally published in 1927, this book presents a detailed analysis of the Epistle of James and its relationship with Judaic Christianity. Information is provided on the formal qualities of the text and its importance in terms of the history of Christianity. Detailed notes are incorporated throughout. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in biblical criticism and the Epistle of James.

Introductory
1. The superscription
2. Personality, career and surroundings
3. James and his readers
4. Form, style and composition
5. Ethic
6. Doctrine
7. Faith and works
8. Christology
9. Relation to other books - canonical and sub-apostolic
10. Late authorship and date
11. The church at Jerusalem, under the leadership of James
12. Values of the Epistle
13. Epilogue - Clementine Recognitions and Homilies
Index
Index of N.T. texts.

Subject Areas: Theology [HRLB]