New Testament · General Letters
James
James writes practical, pointed instruction about faith that shows itself in action, in speech, in the treatment of the poor and in patience under trial.
- Authorship
- Traditionally attributed to James, the brother of Jesus and a leader in Jerusalem.
- Historical setting
- Written to Jewish believers scattered abroad.
- Key themes
- Faith and works · The tongue · Partiality · Wisdom and patience
- Where it sits in the story
- The New Testament's closest voice to Old Testament wisdom literature.
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