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James' Identity And Audience
- James was almost surely the half-brother of Jesus and wrote to Jewish Christians scattered abroad.
- He addressed the hard transition from second-temple Jewish categories to New Covenant kingdom thinking.
James' Conversion And Leadership
- James initially doubted Jesus but later became leader of the Jerusalem church.
- He mediated disputes like in Acts 15 and led amid intense pressure and persecution.
James' Martyrdom And Reputation
- Historical accounts say James died violently, including being thrown from the temple and beaten with a Fuller's cudgel.
- He was nicknamed 'James the Just' for praying until his knees wore out pleading for his people.