Bible Question:
Why is the book of James so different from the rest of the New Testament books? It seems to say some different things like about works and faith and talks alot about how to act, but it is nothing like Pauls's stuff, or Peter's stuff, or John's stuff. tumbleweed, God's Own |
Bible Answer: tumbleweed, Below is the intro from the electronic version of the ESV translation I have on my computer. Also, there are a couple of links below. Read through what is said there and it might help. I'm sure there is more that can be said on this and lot's of references to comb through. Commonly referred to as "the Proverbs of the New Testament," the book of James practically and faithfully reminds Christians how to live. From perseverance to true faith to controlling one's tongue, submitting to God's will, and having patience, this book aids readers in living authentically and wisely for Christ. One of the earliest of the New Testament writings (a.d. 40–50), it is believed to have been written by Jesus' brother James. Many have claimed that James and the apostle Paul differed on the question of faith versus works, but in reality the spiritual fruit that James talks about—the picture of what faith looks like practically—demonstrates the true faith of which Paul wrote. Their writings are complementary rather than contradictory. - Intro from the electronic version of the ESV. http://www.gotquestions.org/Book-of-James.html http://www.angelfire.com/nt/theology/js-intr.html Steve |