[B-Greek] Syntax in James 1
Polycarp66 at aol.com
Polycarp66 at aol.com
Tue Dec 9 08:36:50 EST 2003
In a message dated 12/8/2003 10:18:08 PM Eastern Standard Time,
Glenn at DeeperDevotion.com writes:
I am currently studying the first chapter of James and am finding it
difficult to understand the structure of his writing. My problem is that he
writes in such a "train of thought" manner, that I have difficulty knowing
where his more minor divisions fall within the text. Here are a couple
observations and questions I have so far. I would appreciate any assistance
you might be able to give me.
It appears to me that, concerning the overall structure, he uses the term
ADELFOI to section off large trains of thought. (vs. 2, 9, 16, 19 and again
at 2:1).
At the same time, however, I have found that he makes great use of the
infinitive to separate more minor trains of thought. (vs. 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9,
etc).
My question is, in preparing a sermon, what syntactical signs should I be
looking for in preparing my outline?
Would you deliver verse 2-4, 2-8, 2-11, 2-18, or the whole chapter in a
single sermon?
This both is and is not a Greek question. Insofar as one uses syntactical
signs to determine the various sections, I would suppose that it should be
considered a Greek question.
Just looking through the first chapter I note that James uses a series of
imperatives which seem to deliniate the sections (with the exception of the
makarism beginning with 1.12). Whether this practice continues throughout the
epistle would take more time to determine than I feel I can devote at the moment.
gfsomsel
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