Who wrote the epistle of James? When, to whom, and why was it written? What literary style, form, and structure does it have? As we find the answers to these questions, we will discover something pivotal for interpreting the letter: behind the epistle of James lies the story of a minister urging churches to be more consistent in their Christian walk. In his greeting, the author identifies himself as “James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to
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