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E

Eusebius

author of the early Christian work, "Ecclesiastical History"


G

Gentile

a term used in biblical times for those who were not Jewish


J

Josephus

Jewish author of the historical book "Antiquities"


O

Origen

early church father who identified James, the author of the epistle bearing his name, as "brother of our Lord"


P

Practical

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


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


Z

Zebedee

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


D

dikaioo

Greek word (transliteration) meaning "to declare righteous", "to justify", or "to vindicate"



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