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  2. Summary. The book of James is a General Epistle (Apostolic Letter). James the half-brother of Jesus wrote it approximately 48-49 A.D. It was likely the first New Testament book (letter) to be written. The key personalities of this book are James and Persecuted Christians.

  3. Apr 2, 2024 · Summary of the Book of James. Author: The author of this epistle (letter) is James, also called James the Just, who is thought to be the brother of Jesus Christ ( Matthew 13:55; Mark 6:3 ). James was not a believer ( John 7:3-5) until after the resurrection ( Acts 1:14; 1 Corinthians 15:7; Galatians 1:19 ). He became the head of the Jerusalem ...

  4. According to the apocryphal First Apocalypse of James, James is not the earthly brother of Jesus, but a spiritual brother who according to the Gnostics "received secret knowledge from Jesus prior to the Passion".

  5. A+. A- James. The book of James is a letter in the New Testament of the Bible. People think that the writer was James the brother of Jesus. He became a leader of the church in Jerusalem (Galatians 1:19). James tells his readers about different things: We may suffer because we follow Jesus. But we must be patient (James 5:7-11).

  6. Dec 26, 2022 · The Book of James explains how to receive wisdom from God’s Word. Wisdom from God results in a life that is fruitful even in the face of hardships. James applies the teachings of Jesus, especially the Sermon on the Mount, to everyday life. It explains what a life of obedience to Christ looks like.

  7. While James did not specifically identify himself as to which “James” he was (James 1:1), the author is widely thought to be James the half-brother of Jesus. James was not a follower of Jesus during the Savior’s time on earth (Mark 3:21–35; John 7:5) but eventually became an apostle in the vein of Paul, as one who had seen and believed ...

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