New Testament · General Epistles · Book 59 of 66

James

Practical wisdom on speech, wealth, partiality and endurance, closer in feel to Proverbs than to Paul.

Reading James in a year

Five chapters, and very direct.

In a one-year plan, James occupies days 351 to 3533 days out of 365, or 0.4% of the Bible's 1189 chapters. That is short enough to read in a single sitting if you would rather take it whole.

The exact days

  • Day 351Hebrews 12–13, James 1
  • Day 352James 2–4
  • Day 353James 5, 1 Peter 1–2

Questions

How many chapters are in James?
James has 5 chapters, which is 0.4% of the Bible's 1189 chapters.
How long does it take to read James?
In a one-year plan of three to four chapters a day, James takes 3 days — days 351 to 353.
What is the book of James about?
Practical wisdom on speech, wealth, partiality and endurance, closer in feel to Proverbs than to Paul.
Is James in the Old or New Testament?
James is in the New Testament, classified as General Epistles. It is book 59 of 66 in canonical order.

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