Kok, Jacobus (Kobus)2013-10-022013-10-022013-06-26Kok, 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.v69i1.19270259-9422 (print)2072-8050 (online)10.4102/hts.v69i1.1927http://hdl.handle.net/2263/31884In 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.en© 2013. The Authors. Licensee: AOSIS OpenJournals. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.Correctio fraternaJamesPhilodemusMoral exhortationCommunal confessionBible -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.Christian moral exhortationArticle