Luke Timothy Johnson argues for an early dating for this book since it makes no reference to events in Jesus's life, suggesting lack of access to the Gospels.
Luke Timothy Johnson argues for an early dating for this book since it makes no reference to events in Jesus's life, suggesting lack of access to the Gospels. In one section, this work counters early Christian antinomianism by arguing that the Binding of Isaac story demonstrates the necessity of circumcision and obedience. This book is cited as the inspiration for the Christian practice of anointing the sick, and it claims that it is "pure joy" to "face trials of many kinds". Martin Luther called this document an "epistle of straw" because of its claim that "faith without works is dead". This book's author shares his name with an apostle who is the patron saint of Spain. For 10 points, name this non- Pauline epistle whose author is traditionally identified with Jesus's brother, called "the Just".
Luke Timothy Johnson argues for an early dating for this book since it makes no reference to events in Jesus's life, suggesting lack of access to the Gospels.
Epistle of James