Biography of the apostle james the greater
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Meet the Apostle James: First to Die for Jesus
The apostle James was honored with a favored position by Jesus Christ. Not only was he one of the 12 chosen disciples of Jesus, but he was also one of three men in Christ's inner circle. The others were James' brother John and Simon Peter. One more great distinction of the apostle James was to be the first to die a martyr's death.
His unwavering faith and dedication made him a prominent figure in early Christianity, and his martyrdom marked a significant moment of sacrifice and commitment to the spread of the Christian faith.
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 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.
- Bible References: The apostle James is mentioned in all four Gospels, and his martyrdom is cited in Acts 12:2.
- Father: Zebedee
- Mother: Salome
- Brother: John
- Hometown: He lived in Capernaum on the Sea of Galilee.
- Occupation: Fisherman, disciple of Jesus Christ.
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St. James the Greater
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(HebrewYakob; SeptuagintIakob; N.T. Greek Iakobos; a favourite name among the later Jews).
The son of Zebedee and Salome (Cf. Matthew 27:56; Mark 15:40; 16:1). Zahn asserts that Salome was the daughter of a priest. James is styled "the Greater" to distinguish him from the Apostle James "the Less", who was probably shorter of stature. We know nothing of St. James's early life. He was the brother of John, the beloved disciple, and probably the elder of the two.
His parents seem to have been people of means as appears from the following facts.
It is probable, according to Acts 4:13, that John (and consequently his brother James) had not received the technical training of the rabbinical schools; in this sense they were unlearned and without any official position among the Jews. But, according to the social rank of their parents, they must have been men of ordinary education, in the common walks of Jewish life. They had frequent opportunity of coming in contact with Greek life and language, which were already widely spread along the
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Saint James
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Saint of depiction Day suggest July 25
(d. c. 44)
Saint James’ Story
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