A comparison between James and Philodemus on moral exhortation, communal confession and correctio fraterna
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Kok, Jacobus (Kobus)
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OpenJournals Publishing
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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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Correctio fraterna, James, Philodemus, Moral exhortation, Communal confession
Sustainable Development Goals
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Kok, J., 2013, ‘A comparison between James and Philodemus on moral exhortation, communal confession and correctio fraterna', HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies 69(1), Art. #1927, 8 pages. http://dx.DOI.org/ 10.4102/hts.v69i1.1927