James and Hellenistic Wisdom

College University of St. Michael's College, Faculty of Theology
Instructor(s) Kloppenborg, John S.
Course Code SMB5785HF
Semester First Semester
Section 0101
Online No
Credits One Credit
Location Toronto (St George Campus)
Description

An examination of key issues for the understanding of the letter of James: authorship, date, historical setting, genre, manuscript tradition, and attestation. The course situates James in the context of various wisdom literatures and philosophical discourse. The focus of the course is Jewish and early Christian life in the Judaean diaspora.

Schedule Wed
Start Time 9:00
End Time 12:00
Minimum Enrolment 0
Maximum Enrolment 0
Additional Notes

The course was previously taught under the title "Letter of James & Christian Wisdom"

Teaching Method
Seminars
Means of Evaluation
Other
Previously Offered Fall 2009
Currently Offered Fall 2014