Abstract
The Epistle of James expressses the legacy of James the brother of Jesus in relation to Judaism after the destruction of Jerusalem and the dispersion of Jews into the Roman Empire. It is addressed to the Twelve Tribes of the diaspora and sets to provide a basis of life for Jews living in living in the difficult circumstances of the Empire. James draws on the tradition of Jesus and the Wisdom tradition of Israel in providing encoouragement and instruction for his readers.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | New Interpreter's Dictionary of the Bible. (I-Ma. Volume 3) |
| Editors | Katharine Doob Sakenfeld |
| Place of Publication | Nashville |
| Publisher | Abingdon Press |
| Pages | 203-204 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Volume | 3 |
| Edition | A-Z alphabetical order |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780687333653 |
| Publication status | Published - 2008 |