New Testament / James / 2
- James 2:1 / Leviticus 19:15
- James 2:8 / Leviticus 19:18
- James 2:10 / 4 Maccabees 5:20
- James 2:13 / Testament of Zebulun 5:11
- James 2:13 / Matthew 5:7
- James 2:21 / 1 Maccabees 2:52
- James 2:21 / Sirach 44:20
- James 2:21 / Genesis 22:9
- James 2:23 / Isaiah 41:8
- James 2:23 / 2 Chronicles 20:7
- James 2:25 / Joshua 2:1
Summary
Date: 80-90 C.E.
The letter of James is written in the style of a homily, likely to a community of Jewish-Christians outside of Israel/Palestine. The letter is traditionally attributed to James the brother of Jesus, but scholarship primarily considers the book written anonymously, perhaps by a later disciple of James who admired his fidelity to Jewish practice and customs. The letter is notable for advocating faithfulness during trials and also against showing partiality to the rich.