Part 2: Authority & Canonicity

Nov 15, 2025 • Daniel Joseph

Topics covered include:

- The Authority and Canonicity of this Epistle

- James’ Influence on Clement of Rome and the Church Fathers

- The Disputed Writings

- The Rejected Writings

- Historic Councils & The Book of James

- Martin Luther – Life Overview

- Martin Luther’s Undisciplined Theology toward Hebrews & James

Bible verses include:

- James 5:11

- James 2:23

- James 4:6

- James 1:6

Additional resources:

- 1Clement 17:1

- 1Clement 10:1

- 1Clement 30:2

- Hermas, Commands 9.5

- Spence-Jones, H.D.M. The Pulpit Commentary

- Eusebius, Church History

- Historical Attestation to the Epistle of James

- Johann Tetzel Quote on Purgatory

- Martin Luther, Quote on the Pope is the Antichrist

- Martin Luther, Preface to the Book of Hebrews

- Martin Luther, Preface to the Epistle of James