The Book Of James
Published on Dec 15, 2015
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Who wrote it?
JAMES
THE HALF BROTHER OF JESUS WROTE JAMES
Who wrote the book of James?
It’s clear that James the half brother of Jesus (same mother – but the Holy Spirit conceived Jesus) wrote the book of James, which to me seems like a miracle in and of itself. It means that the author of this book grew up as Jesus’ little brother. Along with Jesus’ other brothers, James rejected Jesus while he was living (John 7:5). However, James became a believer and a follower of Christ when Jesus appeared to him after the resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:7). Later, this James became the key leader in the church in Jerusalem along with Peter (Acts 12:17, 15:13, Gal. 2:9, 12). To me, the story of James coming to know Jesus as his Lord and Savior is key evidence that the resurrection took place.
It’s clear that James the half brother of Jesus (same mother – but the Holy Spirit conceived Jesus) wrote the book of James, which to me seems like a miracle in and of itself. It means that the author of this book grew up as Jesus’ little brother. Along with Jesus’ other brothers, James rejected Jesus while he was living (John 7:5). However, James became a believer and a follower of Christ when Jesus appeared to him after the resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:7). Later, this James became the key leader in the church in Jerusalem along with Peter (Acts 12:17, 15:13, Gal. 2:9, 12). To me, the story of James coming to know Jesus as his Lord and Savior is key evidence that the resurrection took place.
When was it written?
WRITTEN 44-49 AD
PROBABLY THE FIRST OF THE NEW TESTAMENT BOOKS
When was the book of James written?
There is a chance that this book was written as a response to the stoning of Stephen, in Acts 7. This would make Acts 8 the setting behind the writing. However, a majority of the Biblical scholars believe the book was written while King Herod was persecuting the church in Acts 12. This would date the writing between 44-49 A.D., making it the first New Testament book written.
There is a chance that this book was written as a response to the stoning of Stephen, in Acts 7. This would make Acts 8 the setting behind the writing. However, a majority of the Biblical scholars believe the book was written while King Herod was persecuting the church in Acts 12. This would date the writing between 44-49 A.D., making it the first New Testament book written.
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Who was the target audience?
How were the lives of the recipients of the letter?
The Jewish believers were fearful and fleeing JERUSALEM after the stoning of Stephen; the early church faced trials both from the outside and within
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Almost all of the believers had lost their possessions and means of income, were separated from friends and family, and were lost and confused
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What was the world and culture like for them?
The world was in riot against them, and Saul was hunting them down. The culture condemned their ways of life and their leaders
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They were living in a time where it was physically dangerous to have their beliefs
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