The Fruit of Righteousness in James: A Study in Discourse Analysis

In this study, a discourse analysis of James is conducted with the goal of better understanding the structure, theme, and cohesion of the letter. By paying careful attention to the details of the text, James’ paragraphs are identified, as are the signals of transition between the various paragraphs....

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Main Author: Bowden, Andrew M. 1984- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: [publisher not identified] 2013
In: Filología neotestamentaria
Year: 2013, Volume: 26, Pages: 87-108
Further subjects:B James
B Epistle of James
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Summary:In this study, a discourse analysis of James is conducted with the goal of better understanding the structure, theme, and cohesion of the letter. By paying careful attention to the details of the text, James’ paragraphs are identified, as are the signals of transition between the various paragraphs. The conclusions reached based on a discourse analysis of James are illuminating. Far from being a randomly arranged work, James repeatedly uses present prohibitory imperatives in the overall organization of the Epistle. These imperatives are important in marking transitions between main sections. Furthermore, a discourse analysis reveals that James is a coherent epistle comprised of 16 paragraphs, with 3,13-18 providing the overarching macrostructure of the letter. Bearing the fruit of righteousness, a theme prominent in 3,13-18, is seen to be the letter’s overarching and unifying thought.
ISSN:0214-2996
Contains:Enthalten in: Filología neotestamentaria