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Dec 7, 2020 · 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 Christ’s inner circle of three, along with Peter and John.
Outline. 1. The son of Zebedee. The only Biblical accounts of this James are in the writings of the synoptists ( Matt 4:21; 10:2; 17:1; Mark 1:19, 29; 3:17; 5:37; 9:2; 10:35, 41; 13:3; 14:33; Luke 5:10; 6:14; 8:51; 9:28, 54; Acts 1:13; 12:2 ).
Used by Permission. Survey of James. Book Type: One of the New Testament's General Epistles; the twentieth book of the New Testament; the fifty-ninth book of the Bible. Author: James, the half-brother of Jesus, as identified in James 1:1. James was known as a pillar of the faith ( Galatians 2:9 ).
