Author: P Antonio Rivero LC particular, are addressed to all churches, the same content is also universal, referring to everyone.
- III. LIVING OBJECTIVE:
- Trying to make life and work of our Catholic faith.
The Catholic Epistles called Catholic because they are addressed to all, without geographic limitation. Attributed to James, Peter, Judas. They are encouraged to remain in sound doctrine and exposes the false teachers. Also invited to make life and works of faith, practicing the Christian virtues.
V. EXPLANATION OF THE THESIS:
Author of the Letter of James is the same James, brother of Cleophas and Mary, sister of the Virgin. Therefore, a cousin of Jesus, ruled the Christian community in Jerusalem since the year 42 onwards and was martyred in 62. He wrote his letter to the year 60. The heads of the twelve tribes of the dispersion, ie the Jewish Christians scattered throughout the Roman world. Author letters of Peter is the same Peter, Prince of the Apostles. He wrote his letters to the year 64-67. Directs the faithful of Asia Minor, Gentiles who had evangelized by Paul.
Author of Jude the apostle Judas Tadeo
, the brother of James. He wrote his letter to the year 62-67. The addresses to the Christians converted from Judaism at that time were scattered territories of the Roman Empire, exposed some pretended teachers of truth, but in reality they convey false. It would be unreasonable to consider these false teachers as forerunners of the Gnostics of the second century.
2. Literary characteristics
Santiago's letter is written in Greek careful, but both reminiscent Semitic in vocabulary and in style. Rich vocabulary is rich in alliteration, rhyme, rhythmic phrases, words hook, use of diatribe. Lively writing and great practice today for his exhortation. More than a letter seems a homily or catechesis moralizing tone. The author used to fund the legacy of prophetic and wisdom traditions of the Old Testament, trying to stay within the mainstream Christian some traditional values \u200b\u200bthat he considered dangerously threatened.
Pedro letters are written in Greek. The first letter is a dense summary of the New Testament of the Christian faith and the conduct This faith inspires, is written in confident tone, enthusiastic, cheerful
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The second letter is prepared with care and detail, while alternating exposure, encouragement and controversy, with solemn and measured tones are passionate outbursts, with concentric structure is to highlight the polemic against false teachers, central part of the letter . This second letter has the characteristics of the literary genre "letter will," where a character, supposedly near death and brings together their own to give you the latest recommendations for the purpose of ensuring the continuance of the group, advising on dangers that threaten it. In doing so recalls the past and the comfort with the assurance that God will continue to act in the future.
Jude's letter is in Greek, rich in vocabulary and classic construction. This letter has all the features of a brochure antiherético. Therefore belongs to the literary genre "controversy."
3. Division and thematic content
Santiago Charter:
Chapter 2: Faith without works is dead faith.
First Letter of Peter
Chapter 1: Call to a new life.
Chapter 2: Call to Christian conduct. Chapter 3 and 4: Call to charity.
Chapter 5: Exhortations.
Chapter 1: Exhortation to consolidate the vocation received. Remembering the teaching of Christ and the prophets.
Chapter 2: polemic against false teachers
Chapter 3: The Lord's Day. Exhortation to holy living.
Letter of Jude:
Remembering past examples.
invective against false teachers.
Exhortation to the community.
Letter of James:
a)
encourage them to bear with fortitude persecution and make life and works of faith.
theological and spiritual content:
encouraged to live the virtues Cristina: patience, language proficiency, charity to the poor, condemns greed, ambition, respect of persons. This letter is the biblical foundation of the sacrament of the anointing of the sick. And above all, is launching its main message: faith without works is dead faith.
Letters of St. Peter
b)
theological and spiritual content: The
first letter calls for a more holy Christian life. This holiness is tested by the quality of brotherly love. Only then can Christians remain in trouble. In the second letter
refutes the error of those who tried to downplay the trial of God and denied the Parousia. Recommended patience, repentance and conversion, because the Lord can be held accountable at any time.
Letter of Jude:
a) End of Jude:
warn against false teachers who threatened the Christian faith b) Content theological and spiritual
transmits these truths: God the Father is the source of grace and power, and salvation from Him to all men. Jesus Christ is our Lord and Master. The Holy Spirit who keeps us in the love of God and in Him we find the hope of eternal life. The Christian has been called by divine vocation, an act of love of God, to live by faith and animated by charity.
VI. CONCLUSION:
Read these letters to hear the beating of the Heart of Christ through the heart of these apostles.
VII. PRAYER: Lord make life that we know our faith, because faith without works is dead faith. That our works are a reflection of our love for God expressed through us. That, given the errors of our day, maintain and defend, with courage and respect our faith, which is the most beautiful treasure we have and that is worth more than life itself. Amen. ________________________
Therefore, there is neither Santiago contained in the lists of apostles (cf. Mk 3, 18 par, Acts 1, 13).
Some say that wrote one student near the school or tradition represented by James, whose authority invoked by the author of this letter
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This letter is one of the most expressive exhortations of the New Testament: "Always be ready to account for the hope to everyone who asks you explain" (1 Pt 3, 15 .)
- QUESTIONNAIRE 1. The apostle James insists that the language need not be an instrument to control evil. What do you recommend the apostle? (James 3, 1-12)
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2. Although the First Letter of Peter is focused on the suffering, is full of hope. Can you give some examples and which of these is the one that encourages you in times of pain? (1 Peter 5.10)
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