Synopsis: This book proposes a new and comprehensive chiastic
structure as well as a new unifying theme for the Letter of James.
In accord with this structure that organizes its oral performance,
the words "worship to live by" express what the letter as a whole
is exhorting its audience to adopt. "Worship" includes not only
liturgical worship but also the ethical behavior that complements
it, so that the result is a holistic way of worshiping God. And the
words "to live by" embrace the worshipful conduct by which to live
out presently one's birth to a new life as a believer before the
final coming of the Lord Jesus Christ, with a view to the future
eternal life to be granted at the last judgment as the outcome of
such worship. In short, the Letter of James urges its audience to
practice the worship to live by now in order to live eternally.
Endorsements: "Although others have observed chiastic patterns in
the Letter of James, John Paul Heil focuses upon macro- and
microchiastic units determined primarily by linguistic parallels
rather than thematic ones. At the heart of James, as revealed by
its structure, Heil proposes a new unifying theme; that of 'worship
to live by.' Provocative and clearly written, this book deserves
consideration by all those interested in contemporary analyses of
the 'right strawy epistle.'" --Alicia J. Batten, PhD Professor,
Religious Studies Department, University of Sudbury Author, What
Are They Saying about the Letter of James? (2009) "In his latest
monograph, John P. Heil takes the reader on an innovative journey
through the text. Positing the letter to be composed of a series of
microchiasms . . . within an overall macrochiastic arrangement of
its content, Heil brilliantly makes the case that James has written
an epistolary homily . . . designed for oral performance with the
goal of persuading the audience to adopt 'worship to live by.' This
book is a treasure trove of insight that will leave the reader
surprised how easy it is to follow and accept Heil's conclusions."
--Peter Spitaler, ThD Associate Professor, New Testament Interim
Chair and Director, Graduate Program, Villanova University Author,
Universale Sunde von Juden und Heiden? (2006) "In his most recent
work, John P. Heil offers a decided contribution to studies on the
Letter of James. Based on previous research into chiastic
structures within a number of New Testament letters . . . Heil
demonstrates similar chiastic structures within the Letter of
James. Heil takes seriously James's oral performance as a sermon
delivered within the context of a worshipping community. This study
offers unique insight into the Letter of James through its call to
practice a holistic way of worship." --Fr. Patrick J. Hartin, PhD
Professor of Religious Studies, Gonzaga University Author, James
(2003) Author Biography: John Paul Heil is Professor of New
Testament at The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC.
He is the author of The Letters of Paul as Rituals of Worship
(Cascade, 2011).
General
Imprint: |
Wipf & Stock Publishers
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
April 2012 |
First published: |
April 2012 |
Authors: |
John Paul Heil
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 13mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
238 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-61097-601-5 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-61097-601-0 |
Barcode: |
9781610976015 |
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