ancient word

...a very ancient letter written by a man named James to the first Christian churches. We are dealing with a servant of Jesus Christ concerned with the poor and oppressed people of his times, people who were undergoing unbearable suffering and were in need of strength and hope. James offered them a word of encouragement and advice.

timely word

James offers five themes, relevant both then and now:

• migration and refugees

• religious diversity and conflict

• living in community with others

• concern for those on the margins of society

• the call to endurance

three angles

When we see the letter more clearly, we can look at it from three angles, each distinct but complementary:

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• The angle of oppression-suffering

• The angle of hope

• The angle of praxis

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