The Situation of St. James’ Epistle in the
Early Church. Implications for Authorship
and Canonicity
The Situation of St. James’ Epistle in the
Early Church. Implications for Authorship
and Canonicity
Author(s): Murg AdrianSubject(s): Theology and Religion
Published by: Editura Universității Aurel Vlaicu
Keywords: Epistle of St. James; authorship; New Testament canon;
Summary/Abstract: This study deals with the objections against the authenticity of St. James’ Epistlebased on external evidence. We present the position of the Western and EasternChurch regarding this book, trying to show that the historical sources do not supportthe theories of pseudonimity but favour the traditional view that James, the brotherof the Lord, is its author.
Journal: Teologia
- Issue Year: 79/2019
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 118-133
- Page Count: 16
- Language: English
