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James

Written by James

The Author

James — The brother of Jesus — didn't believe during Jesus' ministry but became the leader of the church after the

Traditionally attributed to James, the brother of Jesus and leader of the church. Some scholars date it later and question the attribution, but the practical, Jewish-flavored wisdom fits what we know of James.

Written

~45-62 AD

Audience

Jewish Christians scattered across the Roman Empire

Purpose

To challenge believers to live out their through action, not just words

James & the Jerusalem Church

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What's It About?

James is the most practical book in the New Testament — it reads like a collection of wisdom bombs. without works is dead. Control your tongue. Don't play favorites. Help the poor. It's less theology and more 'okay but are you actually living this out?' called it 'an of straw' because it seemed to contradict on faith vs. works, but really they're saying the same thing from different angles.

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