Question 1

Summarize the thesis statement of James.

Accepted Answer

The thesis statement of James comes in James 1:19-27. James argues that Christians must be teachable and slow to speak. This is especially important in situations where one is prone to anger. They must be able to control the tongue. James also argues that God's Word has the power to heal when it is implanted in the heart of the believer. But, one must not only be a hearer but also be a doer of the Word. Further, there is an emphasis on taking care of widows and orphans.

Question 2

Suspicions about the Epistle of James seem to have originated . . .

Accepted Answer

A)  from the outset of its appearance. 
B)  at the Jerusalem Council. 
C)  at the Council of Nicea. 
D)  with Martin Luther. 
E)  with the Enlightenment. 
A)  from the outset of its appearance. 
B)  at the Jerusalem Council. 
C)  at the Council of Nicea. 
D)  with Martin Luther. 
E)  with the Enlightenment. D

Question 3

According to your textbook, the epistle of James . . .

Accepted Answer

A)  is not an epistle at all. 
B)  should not be a part of the New Testament canon. 
C)  was originally composed in Hebrew. 
D)  was written for Gentile Christians. 
E)  is largely a collection of isolated exhortations. 
A)  is not an epistle at all. 
B)  should not be a part of the New Testament canon. 
C)  was originally composed in Hebrew. 
D)  was written for Gentile Christians. 
E)  is largely a collection of isolated exhortations. A

Question 4

The primary purpose/s that seem/s to underlie the Epistle of James is/are . . .

Accepted Answer

A)  to counter the false "Gospel" of the Judaizers. 
B)  to encourage Gentile Christians in Jerusalem. 
C)  both a and b 
D)  neither a nor b 
A)  to counter the false "Gospel" of the Judaizers. 
B)  to encourage Gentile Christians in Jerusalem. 
C)  both a and b 
D)  neither a nor b

Question 5

Christianity became a largely Gentile movement almost immediately after Pentecost.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

James is overall what type of rhetoric?

Accepted Answer

A)  Forensic 
B)  deliberative 
C)  epideictic 
D)  Asiatic 
A)  Forensic 
B)  deliberative 
C)  epideictic 
D)  Asiatic

Question 7

According to your textbook, which of the following best describes James (the document)?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a hortatory sermon. 
B)  It is a letter. 
C)  It is historical narrative. 
D)  It is a memoir. 
A)  It is a hortatory sermon. 
B)  It is a letter. 
C)  It is historical narrative. 
D)  It is a memoir.

Question 8

What does James do in his document with the fact that he is Jesus' half-brother?

Accepted Answer

A)  He makes it a platform for establishing his authority. 
B)  He mentions it rarely in defense of his correct doctrine. 
C)  He mentions it once to silence his detractors. 
D)  He never mentions it at all. 
A)  He makes it a platform for establishing his authority. 
B)  He mentions it rarely in defense of his correct doctrine. 
C)  He mentions it once to silence his detractors. 
D)  He never mentions it at all.

Question 9

When analyzing the parallels to Jesus' teaching in James we notice . . .

Accepted Answer

A)  James rarely cites the sayings of Jesus directly. 
B)  the material is presented as the teaching of James. 
C)  it appears that Matthew and James both draw upon a common source. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  James rarely cites the sayings of Jesus directly. 
B)  the material is presented as the teaching of James. 
C)  it appears that Matthew and James both draw upon a common source. 
D)  All of the above

Question 10

Which type of Old Testament literature does James reflect?

Accepted Answer

A)  Law 
B)  Poetry 
C)  History 
D)  Wisdom 
A)  Law 
B)  Poetry 
C)  History 
D)  Wisdom

Question 11

James died as a martyr in . . .

Accepted Answer

A)  A.D. 60. 
B)  A.D. 61. 
C)  A.D. 62. 
D)  None of the above 
A)  A.D. 60. 
B)  A.D. 61. 
C)  A.D. 62. 
D)  None of the above

Question 12

The emphasis in James is on . . .

Accepted Answer

A)  good works. 
B)  faith. 
C)  Christian ethics. 
D)  grace. 
A)  good works. 
B)  faith. 
C)  Christian ethics. 
D)  grace.

Question 13

The "division of labor" between the ministry of Peter and the ministry of Paul was that it was . . .

Accepted Answer

A)  more geographic than ethnic. 
B)  more ethnic than geographic. 
C)  entirely ethnic. 
D)  entirely geographic. 
A)  more geographic than ethnic. 
B)  more ethnic than geographic. 
C)  entirely ethnic. 
D)  entirely geographic.

Question 14

Compare James and Paul on the role of faith and works, and assess their level of compatibility.

Accepted Answer

The bone of contention seems best expres

Question 15

James often alludes to . . .

Accepted Answer

A)  the Semitic parts of Acts. 
B)  the Sermon on the Mount. 
C)  the epistles of Paul. 
D)  2 Peter. 
A)  the Semitic parts of Acts. 
B)  the Sermon on the Mount. 
C)  the epistles of Paul. 
D)  2 Peter.

Question 16

Some argue that the epistle of James was originally a non-Christian Jewish book. What are the most compelling arguments for that view, and how would you respond to them?

Accepted Answer

Students should note that Jesus' name is

Question 17

The clearest sociological emphasis in James is on . . .

Accepted Answer

A)  social class injustices. 
B)  economic injustice. 
C)  racial inequity. 
D)  family disharmony. 
A)  social class injustices. 
B)  economic injustice. 
C)  racial inequity. 
D)  family disharmony.

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT one of the "red flags" that raised suspicion regarding James?

Accepted Answer

A)  apparent contradiction with Pauline thought 
B)  no overtly "Christian" content 
C)  little to no earmarks of a letter at all 
D)  reflects no personal knowledge of the earthly Jesus 
E)  use of figures of speech 
A)  apparent contradiction with Pauline thought 
B)  no overtly "Christian" content 
C)  little to no earmarks of a letter at all 
D)  reflects no personal knowledge of the earthly Jesus 
E)  use of figures of speech

Question 19

What evidence speaks against the notion that Christianity transitioned rapidly and early from a largely Jewish to a largely Gentile movement?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Roman government did not recognize Christianity as a religion distinct from Judaism for at least three decades. 
B)  The real leaders of the early church were all Jews, and Peter had an extensive ministry specifically to Jews. 
C)  A substantial part of the New Testament was written to Jewish Christians. 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above 
A)  The Roman government did not recognize Christianity as a religion distinct from Judaism for at least three decades. 
B)  The real leaders of the early church were all Jews, and Peter had an extensive ministry specifically to Jews. 
C)  A substantial part of the New Testament was written to Jewish Christians. 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above

Question 20

The audience of James is most likely . . .

Accepted Answer

A)  Jewish Christians living outside the Holy Land. 
B)  Jewish Christians living in the Holy Land. 
C)  Gentile Christians living in the Holy Land. 
D)  Non-Christian Gentiles living in the Holy Land. 
A)  Jewish Christians living outside the Holy Land. 
B)  Jewish Christians living in the Holy Land. 
C)  Gentile Christians living in the Holy Land. 
D)  Non-Christian Gentiles living in the Holy Land.

Exam 14: The Sermon of James the Just-Jesus Brother

Summarize the thesis statement of James.

Suspicions about the Epistle of James seem to have originated . . .

According to your textbook, the epistle of James . . .

The primary purpose/s that seem/s to underlie the Epistle of James is/are . . .

Christianity became a largely Gentile movement almost immediately after Pentecost.

James is overall what type of rhetoric?

According to your textbook, which of the following best describes James (the document)?

What does James do in his document with the fact that he is Jesus' half-brother?

When analyzing the parallels to Jesus' teaching in James we notice . . .

Which type of Old Testament literature does James reflect?

James died as a martyr in . . .

The emphasis in James is on . . .

The "division of labor" between the ministry of Peter and the ministry of Paul was that it was . . .

Compare James and Paul on the role of faith and works, and assess their level of compatibility.

James often alludes to . . .

Some argue that the epistle of James was originally a non-Christian Jewish book. What are the most compelling arguments for that view, and how would you respond to them?

The clearest sociological emphasis in James is on . . .

Which of the following is NOT one of the "red flags" that raised suspicion regarding James?

What evidence speaks against the notion that Christianity transitioned rapidly and early from a largely Jewish to a largely Gentile movement?

The audience of James is most likely . . .

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Paul, the Letter Writer Part Two: The Capital Pauline Epistles

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