Letter to the Hebrews & Letter of James

These flashcards cover the key concepts and terms discussed in the lecture about the Letter to the Hebrews and the Letter of James.

Canonical Context

The context involving the General Letters including Hebrews, James, 1-2 Peter, 1-3 John, and Jude.

General Letters

A collection of New Testament letters intended for broader audiences, specifically Hebrews and letters from James, Peter, John, and Jude.

Homily

A sermon or discourse that offers moral instruction, particularly seen in the Letter to the Hebrews.

Authorship

The identity of the writer of a letter, noted in the Letter to the Hebrews as Anonymous.

Recipients of Hebrews

The individuals the Letter to the Hebrews was addressed to, possibly a Christian group in Rome.

Purpose of Hebrews

To exhort readers to endure, persevere, and remain faithful to their Christian commitment.

Exposition

A detailed explanation or interpretation, a key element in the argumentative structure of the Letter to the Hebrews.

Exhortation

An act of urging or encouraging someone to do something, frequently appearing after exposition in the Letter to the Hebrews.

Pseudonymity

A practice where a work is attributed to a false author; relevant in the authorship discussion of the Letter of James.

Paranesis

A form of moral exhortation found in the Letter of James, characterized by traditional moral instruction.

Fundamental Values

Core principles and morals that the Letter of James seeks to remind its readers about in facing challenges.

Contradictory Views

The perceived conflict between Paul's teachings on faith and James's emphasis on works as a demonstration of faith.

Wisdom from Above

James's description of divine wisdom, which is characterized by purity and peace, contrasting with worldly wisdom.

Works of Faith

Deeds that accompany faith; a theme that connects Paul and James in the discussion of justification.