The Sayings of Jesus in the Paraenesis of James

This study investigates the presence and function of Jesus' sayings within the Epistle of James, analyzing how these teachings are integrated into its ethical exhortations without explicit attribution. It explores the relationship between James and the Synoptic Gospels, considering whether the epistle draws directly from them or reflects an independent tradition. The work also examines the genre of paraenesis, moral instruction common in Jewish and early Christian literature, as a framework for understanding the epistle's structure and content. By comparing James to other paraenetic texts, the study sheds light on the transmission and adaptation of Jesus' teachings in early Christian communities.