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James the Just, or a variation of James, brother of the Lord (Latin: Iacobus from Hebrew: יעקב, Ya'aqov and Greek: Ἰάκωβος, Iákōbos, can also be Anglicized as "Jacob"), was a brother of Jesus, according to the New Testament.
Jul 5, 2023 · 1 Corinthians 15:7 specifically names James as one to whom Jesus appeared after His Resurrection. Seeing his dead brother walking and talking, James believes that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God sent to save people from their sins.
Jan 5, 2022 · 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).
Jun 27, 2024 · Hypotheses have been forwarded that James and Jesus were brothers (after Tertullian and Clement of Alexandria), stepbrothers (after Origen, among others), or cousins (after St. Jerome). James evidently was not a follower of Jesus during his public ministry.
The 2nd century historian Hegesippus (c.110 – 180 AD) reports that James the brother of Jesus came to be known as James the Just, [17] and Eusebius of Caesarea (died 339) says that he spent so much of his life in prayer that his knees became "like the knees of a camel."
Sep 8, 2023 · Explore the life and significance of James, the brother of Jesus, as he influences early Christianity, challenges theological beliefs, and navigates complex familial ties.
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.
Feb 22, 2024 · James, the brother of Jesus, is a prominent figure in early Christianity and plays a significant role in the scriptures. As the sibling of Jesus and the half-brother of Jesus Christ, James is known by various names such as James the Just, son of Mary, and a relative of Jesus.
Dec 22, 2019 · James, the brother of Jesus, emerges from the biblical narrative as a multifaceted figure – from a skeptic to a devoted leader. His journey mirrors the broader trajectory of the early Christian community, navigating challenges and controversies.
James is listed first among the brothers of Jesus, indicating, no doubt, that he is the oldest (Matt 13:55; Mark 6:3). Paul names him as one of the two leaders he met in Jerusalem three years after his own conversion ( Gal 1:19 ).
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