The Significance of Exemplars for the Interpretation of the Letter of James

1. Auflage 2014
ISBN: 978-3-16-153263-4
Verlag: Mohr Siebeck

Buch, Englisch, Band 376, 233 Seiten, Format (B × H): 231 mm x 155 mm, Gewicht: 393 g

Reihe: Wissenschaftliche Untersuchungen zum Neuen Testament 2. Reihe

In this book, Robert J. Foster explores James' use of his four characters from Jewish history and tradition (Abraham, Rahab, Job and Elijah) and considers their collective as well as individual functions in the composition. He concludes that each of the four exemplars was tested to the extreme (albeit in very different ways) yet remained wholly-committed to God. By reason of that commitment each exemplar became an outsider in both their cultural and historical contexts. 'James' urges his audience to emulate these exemplars in their less extreme tests of daily life by rejecting the values of the world and living according to the reinterpreted Torah of Jesus Christ.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Foster, Robert J.

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Christentum, Christliche Theologie Bibelwissenschaften Neues Testament: Exegese, Geschichte

Über Autor(innen)

Foster, Robert J.
Born 1951; had a career in banking before commencing his theological studies; 2012 PhD from the University of Birmingham.