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May 21, 2024 · 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. 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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2 days ago · John the Apostle was the son of Zebedee and the younger brother of James the Great. According to church tradition, their mother was Salome. Also according to some traditions, Salome was the sister of Mary, Jesus' mother, making Salome Jesus' aunt, and her sons John the Apostle and James were Jesus' cousins.
May 13, 2024 · In Scripture, James is listed before his younger brother John, yet he remains somewhat obscure except for the fact he is part of Jesus’ inner three. John is much more in the forefront of what is happening during the three years of training with Christ. James and John were both known for being men of intense passion and fervor.
May 26, 2024 · The twelve disciples were Peter, James (Jesus’ brother), John, Andrew, Philip, Judas Iscariot (who betrayed Jesus, and was replaced by Matthias), Matthew, Thomas, James, the son of Alpheus, Bartholomew, Judas Thaddeus; and Simon the Zealot.
May 8, 2024 · John and his brother St. James were among the first disciples called by Jesus. In the Gospel According to Mark he is always mentioned after James and was no doubt the younger brother. His mother was among those women who ministered to the circle of disciples.
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- The sons of Zebedee (a fisherman) and Salome, St. John and his elder brother St. James were among the first disciples called by Jesus. With St. Pet...
- John held an authoritative position in the early church, shown by his visit with St. Peter to Samaria to lay hands on new converts. He was instrume...
- According to Christian tradition, John is the author of three letters (1 John, 2 John, and 3 John). He is also given credit for writing the fourth...
- Mark’s Gospel hints of John’s martyrdom, but his death as a martyr is unknown. The theologian Tertullian reported that John was plunged into boilin...
May 27, 2024 · James, the brother of John and one of the apostles closest to Jesus, was the first apostle to die after Jesus. His death came at the hands of King Herod Agrippa I around 44 AD. This account is recorded in Acts 12:1-2. Despite his untimely demise, James' spiritual legacy endures.
May 8, 2024 · Who was James, the brother of Jesus, in the Bible? What does it mean to count it all joy (James 1:2)? How does the “testing of your faith” produce perseverance (James 1:3)? What does it mean to be lacking nothing (James 1:4)? How can we let patience have its perfect work (James 1:4)?
