The book of James is a "how-to" book on living a Christian life. It offers practical instructions and encouragement to Christians experiencing problems.
It is believed to have been written by James the brother of Jesus. Although James was a very common name and there are a few other James who may have authored it. It is also believed to be one of the oldest books in the New Testament although it was one of the last books added to the collection of books that make up the bible. The letter was not written to one particular church but was a circular letter that was passed along from church to church.
One of the central themes is that doing good works is a natural result of faith. That when a person truly believes in something they act upon it. James uses this letter as a walk up call to Christians to start putting your life in line with what you believe.
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