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Dec 23, 2020 · James is the Greek version of Jacob. Jacob means “supplanter” or “heel-catcher.”. James may be the son of the “other Mary” who was at the tomb on Easter morning (see Matthew 28:1 and Mark 15:40). He is referred to as James “the Lesser” in relation to James, one of the three in Jesus’ inner circle. Jesus gave him power to heal ...
Dec 5, 2023 · James the Less is often referred to as such to distinguish him from James, the brother of John, who was one of the twelve disciples and part of the inner circle with Peter and John. The designation “the Less” may indicate that he was younger or of lesser stature within the group of apostles. The Bible provides scarce details about James the ...
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This James was ever holy after that he issued out of his mother's womb. He never drank wine, mead, ne nor cider, ne never ate flesh, meat ne never rasor touched his head, ne he never bathed. He knelt so oft in prayers that his knees were as hard as the horn of a camel. He sang in Jerusalem the first mass that ever was sung therein, and he was ...
The son of Alphaeus, or Cleopas, the "brother" (near kinsman or cousin) of Jesus. He was called James "the Less" or "the Little" probably because he was of short stature. He is mentioned along with the other apostles. He had a separate interview with Jesus after Jesus' resurrection, and is mentioned as one of the apostles of the circumcision.
James the Less is often identified with James, son of Alphaeus and James, the brother of Jesus, although these identifications are debated among scholars. According to Catholic tradition, James the Less was a witness of the Resurrection of Jesus; he is also listed among the apostles who waited in Jerusalem for the fulfillment of Jesus' promise ...
James is styled "the Greater" to distinguish him from the Apostle James "the Less," with "greater" meaning older or taller, rather than more important. James the Great was the brother of John the Apostle. James is described as one of the first disciples to join Jesus.
