Description: Among the outstanding characteristics of the Epistle of James is the use of figurative speech. In ancient times it was a frequent technique of style to enable readers to fully comprehend certain issues (and apply the contents to their reality). Different forms of figurative speech are artfully used in the lines of argument, also cultural and religious traditions from the Graeco-Roman and the biblical-Jewish world are addressed and applied in a very experienced and creative way of writing. Special attention is given to the depiction of God and the concept of God, the world and humanity. Michael Glockner offers exegetical investigations on particular text passages of the epistle and evaluates them and their function in the given contexts as well as for the letter as a whole.
