A comparison between James and Philodemus on moral exhortation, communal confession and correctio fraterna

HTS Theological Studies 69 (1):01-08 (2013)
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In this article, James 5:13-20 is investigated. This section deals with the confession of sins in the community of faith and the subsequent healing that will result. James will be compared to Philodemus, a philosopher who comes from Galilee, just like James. It is not argued that James was influenced by Philodemus but that a comparison between the two might open up fresh perspectives for the interpretation of James 5:13-20. This will especially become clear when the themes of moral exhortation, community health, communal confession and the role of the psychagogue are discussed.

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10.4102/hts.v69i1.1927

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