James- Introduction

Additional Details

• Author: James
• Audience: Hebrew believers
• Original Greek Name: Ιακώβου
• Translated Hebrew Name: יעקב
• Common English Name: James
• Transliteration: Iakobou
• Meaning: Jacob
• Date Created: c 49 CE
• Content Reference Time: c 48-49 CE
• Key Individuals:
  • James
• Key Themes:
  • True religion (James 1:1-27)
  • True faith (James 2:1-3:12)
  • True wisdom (James 3:13-5:20)
• Date Canonized: c 100-170 CE
• Abstract:

  James [Jacob] was the half-brother of Yeshua who became the leader of believers in Jerusalem after Messiah's resurrection and ascension into heaven.  James encourages believers to persevere joyfully in the midst of whatever trials may come their way.  He provides sound and practical advice to believers to live a G-dly life that reflects Messiah's life and teachings.  Although James appears to write in contradiction to Paul regarding the matter of faith and works, James' focus is on the works that are the result of true faith and salvation, not the source of them.  He points to the prophets of Scripture as examples of the patient and active faith we should have and the lives we should live as a result.

• Location Created: Jerusalem
• Content Location: Jerusalem
• Teaches:
  • Faith requires action.
  • Trials and temptations are part of a life of faith.
  • Believers are not saved by obeying G-d's law.
  • Wisdom reveals itself through our speech.
  • Believers should not compromise with worldly attitudes about wealth.
• Chapters: 5
• Verses: 108