RLST 152: Introduction to the New Testament History and Literature
Lecture 18 - Arguing with Paul? Early Christianity presents us with a wide diversity in attitudes towards the law. There were also many different Christologies circulating in different communities. The book of James presents one unique perspective. It seems to be written in the tradition of Jewish wisdom literature in its presentation of sayings and its concern for the poor. James also presents a view of works and faith that seems to oppose Pauline teaching. However, the terms "faith" and "works" function differently in Paul's writings and in the book of James. (from oyc.yale.edu)
| Lecture 18 - Arguing with Paul? |
| Time | Lecture Chapters |
| [00:00:00] | 1. Diversity in Early Christianity: Attitudes towards the Jewish Law |
| [00:03:57] | 2. Diversity in Early Christianity: Christology |
| [00:21:03] | 3. James as Jewish Wisdom Literature |
| [00:27:47] | 4. Faith and Works in James in Comparison to Paul |
| References |
| Lecture 18 - Arguing with Paul? Instructor: Professor Dale B. Martin. Transcript [html]. Audio [mp3]. Download Video [mov]. |
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