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  2. 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.

  3. May 21, 2024 · Also called: James, The Lords 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. He was leader of the Jerusalem Christians, who with Saints Peter and John the Evangelist is one of “the pillars of the ...

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  4. 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).

  5. St. James (born, Galilee, Palestine—died 44 ce, Jerusalem; feast day July 25) was one of the Twelve Apostles, distinguished as being in Jesus ’ innermost circle and the only apostle whose martyrdom is recorded in the New Testament (Acts 12:2). James and his younger brother, St. John the Apostle, are designated Boanerges (from the Greek ...

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  6. Jun 25, 2019 · Austin Cline. Updated on June 25, 2019. Who Was James the Apostle? James, the son of Zebedee, was called along with this brother John to be one of Jesuss twelve apostles who would accompany him on his ministry. James appears in the lists of apostles in the synoptic gospels as well as Acts.

  7. Dec 7, 2020 · Apostle James. Also Known as: James of Zebedee; Nicknamed by Jesus “Boanerges” or “Son of Thunder.” Known for: James followed Jesus as one of the 12 chosen disciples. This apostle James (for there were two) was the brother of John, and a member of Christs inner circle of three, along with Peter and John.

  8. Greg Gaines. December 21, 2023. James, the brother of Jesus, holds a unique place in history as a biblical figure and a key leader in the early Christian community. His historical significance cannot be overstated, as his leadership in the early church helped shape the development of Christianity.

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