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Friendship and benefaction in James / by Alicia J. Batten.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Batten, Alicia J., author.
- Series:
- Emory studies in early Christianity ; Number 15.
- Emory Studies in Early Christianity ; Number 15
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Bible. James--Socio-rhetorical criticism.
- Bible.
- Bible. James.
- Friendship--Religious aspects--Christianity.
- Friendship.
- Sociology, Biblical.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (232 pages).
- Place of Publication:
- Atlanta, Georgia : SBL Press, 2017.
- Summary:
- Employing social description, social scientific models, and rhetorical analysis, Alicia J. Batten argues that the letter of James is conversant with the topic of friendship within Greek and Roman literature, as well as within various texts of early Christianity. She illustrates how James drew upon some of the language and concepts related to friendship with an intriguing density to advocate resistance to wealth, avoidance of rich patrons, and reliance upon God.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on print version record.
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