It is addressed to the twelve tribes of Jerusalem which are scattered abroad and to every one that believes in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
A series of admonitions and exhortations , it has many direct parallels with the Sermon on the Mount. He concentrates on rekindling true living faith and on the practice of repentance , trust, humility, patience, and self control.
James was elected as the first bishop of Jerusalem by the apostles He led a holy strict and ascetic life.
According to tradition , just before the besiege of Jerusalem, being thrown from the temple by unfaithful Jews was stoned to death.
(Summary by peaceuntoyou)