Has God Not Chosen the Poor? by David Edgar

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Has God Not Chosen the Poor? by David Edgar

The significance of the Epistle of James within early Christianity, when not neglected, has been disputed. In recent years the letter, and its author, have received renewed attention, and this contribution to the revival examines the way in which the author and his addressees are depicted within the social world of emerging Christianity. Edgar finds strong points of contact with the sayings of Jesus and with early Christian itinerant proclaimers, who are often seen as having been active in preserving and transmitting these sayings. The Epistle challenges the shaky commitment of its readers to their new allegiance, and, in the light of the coming of Gods eschatological ruoe, employs the model of patronage to lay out the choice between loyalty to God and identification with the earthly value system dominated by the rich.
David Edgar is Lecturer in Biblical Studies in the School of Hebrew, Biblical and Theological Studies, Trinity College and at the Church of Ireland Theological College, Dublin.
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ISBN 13 9781841271828
ISBN 10 1841271829
Title Has God Not Chosen the Poor?
Author David Edgar
Series The Library Of New Testament Studies
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published 2001-03-01
Number of pages 261
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