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課程: The Epistle of James (eJAM)
詞彙表: Glossary for Lessons 1-2
P

pillar

term often used for a leader in the early church

pistis

Greek word (transliteration) for intellectual agreement that something is true, temporary endorsement, or saving faith

Practical

wisdom centered on advice and guidance for everyday life (e.g. - Proverbs)

pseudonymity

the practice of assigning written works to someone other than the author

R

Rahab

prostitute from Jericho who assisted the Jewish spies in capturing the city; regarded for her faith in the Epistle of James

Reflective

wisdom gained by searching for God's purposes behind trials and trouble (e.g. - Job & Ecclesiastes)

S

Shema

the ancient Jewish confession of faith found in Deuteronomy 6:4

synagogue

a typical way to refer to Jewish gatherings in James' day

T

tongue

in James, "a world of evil among the parts of the body"

Z

Zebedee

father of the apostle and gospel-writer John, and his lesser known brother James