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Author Hutchinson Edgar, David.

Title Has God not chosen the poor? : the social setting of the Epistle of James / David Hutchinson Edgar.

Publication Info. Sheffield, England : Sheffield Academic Press, [2001]
©2001

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Description 1 online resource (261 pages).
Physical Medium polychrome
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Series Journal for the study of the New Testament. Supplement series ; 206
Journal for the study of the New Testament. Supplement series ; 206.
Note Revision of the author's thesis (doctoral--University of Dublin), 1996.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 232-243) and indexes.
Summary The significance of the Epistle of James within early Christianity, when not neglected, has been disputed. In recent years the letter, and its author, have received renewed attention, and this contribution to the revival examines the way in which the author and his addressees are depicted within the social world of emerging Christianity. Edgar finds strong points of contact with the sayings of Jesus and with early Christian itinerant proclaimers, who are often seen as having been active in preserving and transmitting these sayings. The Epistle challenges the shaky commitment of its readers to.
Contents Cover; Editorial Board; Title; Copyright; CONTENTS; Preface; Abbreviations; Introduction; Chapter 1 APPROACHES TO THE INTERPRETATION OF THE EPISTLE OF JAMES; Chapter 2 THE SELF-PRESENTATION OF THE AUTHOR; Chapter 3 THE PRESENTATION OF THE ADDRESSEES; Chapter 4 READING THE TEXT: JAMES 1.2-18; Chapter 5 READING THE TEXT: JAMES 1.19-3.18; Chapter 6 READING THE TEXT: JAMES 4.1-5.20; Chapter 7 CONCLUSION; Bibliography; Index of References; Index of Authors.
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Subject Bible. James -- Social scientific criticism.
Bible. James.
Social scientific criticism of sacred works.
Bible. James -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible. James -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible. James -- Social scientific criticism.
Bible. James.
Bible. Jacques -- Critique sociale.
Bible. Jacques -- Critique, interprétation, etc.
Jakobusbrief.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Other Form: Print version: Hutchinson Edgar, David. Has God not chosen the poor? Sheffield, England : Sheffield Academic Press, ©2001 1841271829 (DLC) 2001369759 (OCoLC)46790391
ISBN 9780567363237 (electronic book)
0567363236 (electronic book)
1841271829
9781841271828