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  1. www.learnreligions.com › profile-of-apostle-jamesMeet the Apostle James: First to Die for Jesus - Learn Religions

    Jun 13, 2024 · This apostle James (for there were two) was the brother of John, and a member of Christ’s inner circle of three, along with Peter and John. He proclaimed the gospel after Jesus' resurrection and was the first apostle to be martyred for his faith.

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  3. overviewbible.com › saint-jamesWho Was Saint James? The Beginner's Guide - OverviewBible

    Feb 7, 2019 · The Apostle James is often referred to as James the Greater to distinguish him from James, the brother of Jesus, who is usually called James the Just or James the Lesser. Jesus’ brother James is traditionally believed to be the author of the Book of James, and he became known as a pillar of the early church along with Peter and John.

  4. www.britannica.com › biography › Saint-James-son-ofSt. James | Biography, Apostle, the Greater, Death, Feast Day ...

    Quick Facts. Also called: James, son of Zebedee, or James the Greater. Died: 44 ce, Jerusalem. Notable Works: Letter of James.

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  5. www.gotquestions.org › life-JamesWho was James, the brother of Jesus, in the Bible?

    Jan 5, 2022 · Answer. James was a son of Mary and Joseph and therefore a half-brother to Jesus and brother to Joseph, Simon, Judas, and their sisters (Matthew 13:55). In the Gospels, James is mentioned a couple of times, but at that time he misunderstood Jesus’ ministry and was not a believer (John 7:2-5).

  6. www.gotquestions.org › James-the-apostleWhat can we learn from what the Bible says about James the ...

    Jan 5, 2022 · Answer. Jesus had two disciples named James: James the son of Zebedee and James the son of Alphaeus. Another James, the half-brother of Jesus, was never one of the twelve disciples but was a leader in the early church of Jerusalem (Acts 15:13) and wrote the epistle of James.

  7. www.whatchristianswanttoknow.com › the-apostleThe Apostle James Biography, Life and Death

    The Apostle James was the brother of the Apostle John and James was the first apostle martyred, probably around 44 AD. James was in the so-called circle of honor among the apostles with Peter and John and they were privileged to be eyewitnesses of the Transfiguration (Matt 17:1-9).

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  9. www.britannica.com › biography › Saint-James-theSaint James | Biography, Apostle, Martyr, Patron Saint, & Facts

    Sep 20, 2024 · Quick Facts. Also called: James, The Lord’s Brother. Died: ad 62, Jerusalem. Saint James (died ad 62, Jerusalem; Western feast day May 3) was a Christian apostle, according to St. Paul, although not one of the original Twelve Apostles.