@gentoobro @theorytoe @MK2boogaloo @gnarley_boot
The James we find in Acts and at the first counsel, seems consistent with the views expressed in the book of James.

Also, Paul drops hints like "For before that certain came from James," implying those who imposed legalism on Peter at Antioch were specifically enforcing Jame's will.

> St. Augustine sure didn't think much of the epistle of James.

Luther also felt very strongly, going so far as to say that the epistle of James contained not one word of Gospel.

Generally, once you get a handle on, what exactly Jesus' gift of Grace is, then you realize that James, is an enemy of Jesus.