[Nosterrex]

James is one of the disputed books of the New Testament, and it was not accepted by the ancient church. It is rejected for three main reasons: First, it was not written by an apostle. Second, it is inconsistent with teachings of St. Paul. Third, the author never mentions Christ, the Atonement, or Resurrection, which is the heart of Christianity. There are those that see a hidden Christology in James, but it is basically a law book. One of my favorite professors wrote a defense of James with the view that there is a hidden Christology in it, but if there is one, it is well hidden. I like the anointing of the sick that is mentioned, and that may well be something worth keeping.

[mas cerveza por favor]

James is one of the disputed books of the New Testament, and it was not accepted by the ancient church. It is rejected for three main reasons: First, it was not written by an apostle. Second, it is inconsistent with teachings of St. Paul.

Nothing here but boldly unsupported assertions.

Third, the author never mentions Christ

Wrong:

"James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ..." (James 1:1)

"My brethren, hold not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons." (James 2:1)
(In other words, do not hold the faith with favoritism for one person over another.)

[Campion]

Third, the author never mentions Christ

This is simply false.

James 1:1 - James, a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ

James 2:2 - My brethren, do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with partiality.