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Calling of James, son of Alphaeus[edit] Mark the Evangelist is the earliest known source in the Bible to mention "James, son of Alphaeus" as one of the twelve Apostles. Mark the Evangelist mentions a "James, son of Alphaeus" only once and this is in his list of the 12 Apostles ( Mark 3, ( Mark 3:16–19 )). At the beginning of Jesus ' ministry ...
Sep 11, 2019 · The Beginner’s Guide. James son of Alphaeus was one of the twelve main disciples of Jesus Christ. The New Testament only mentions him in the four lists of disciples, and always toward the end, indicating he was less important than the others. James son of Alphaeus is traditionally identified as James the Less and James the brother of Jesus.
Jan 5, 2022 · James, son of Alphaeus, is also called “James the Less” (Mark 15:40). The word less should be understood to mean “little” or “younger.” Some Bible versions call him “James the Younger,” but the word may also imply smallness of stature or a lesser importance. Other than being listed as a disciple, nothing else is known about ...
From James the son of Alphaeus we can be encouraged that our faith in Jesus Christ and obedience to Him matters whether seen by many or by few. Though we know relatively little about him, James the son of Alphaeus is known fully by God and will be honored alongside the other apostles (Matthew 19:28; Revelation 21:14).
Feb 13, 2019 · James of Alphaeus is named in each listing of the 12 disciples, always appearing ninth in the order. The Apostle Matthew (called Levi, the tax collector before becoming a follower of Christ), is also identified in Mark 2:14 as the son of Alphaeus, yet scholars doubt he and James were brothers. Never in the Gospels are the two disciples connected.
Apr 3, 2023 · St. James the Less, also known as James the son of Alphaeus, was one of the original twelve disciples of Jesus Christ. Though very little is written or known about this apostle, James the Less was nonetheless called by Jesus to follow Him throughout His ministry and was chosen, commissioned, and later entrusted by Jesus to help lay the foundation for the church.
One of the James’ was called “James, son of Alphaeus” and another James called “James the Just” who became the patron saint of Spain and Portugal, although that is extra-biblical (or outside of biblical evidence). The Apostle James was the brother of the Apostle John and James was the first apostle martyred, probably around 44 AD.
