Includes bibliographical references (pages 125-138) and indexes.
Cover; Editorial Board; Title; Copyright; Dedication; CONTENTS; Preface; Abbreviations; Introduction; Chapter 1. APPROACHES TO THE STRUCTURE OF JAMES; Chapter 2. METHODOLOGY; Chapter 3. COHESION SHIFT ANALYSIS; Chapter 4. THE USE OF INCLUSIO IN JAMES; Chapter 5. RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DISCOURSE UNITS IN JAMES; Chapter 6. THE STRUCTURE OF JAMES; Select Bibliography; Index of References; Index of Authors.
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This study uncovers significant structuring techniques in James that prove to be beneficial in a number of ways. First, there exists a coherent, discernible strategy in the letter as a whole. Second, significant uses of inclusio, along with other transition techniques, draw attention to important recurring themes. Third, the quotation of Lev. 19:18 and echoes of the Shema (Deut. 6) occur in significant structural locations suggesting that the double-love command in the Jesus tradition (cf. Mt. 22:34-40) is a hermeneutical key to the interpretation of the letter. The study begins with an introd.
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Text-linguistic investigation into the discourse structure of James.
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Bible., James-- Criticism, Textual.
Bible., James-- Criticism, Textual.
Bible., James-- Quotations.
Bible., James.
Bible., New Testament., Jacques-- Critique textuelle.