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James the Great was the brother of John the Apostle. [2] James is described as one of the first disciples to join Jesus. The Synoptic Gospels state that James and John were with their father by the seashore when Jesus called them to follow him. [3]
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).
Jun 13, 2024 · 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.
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Jan 5, 2022 · James and his brother, John, were given a nickname by Jesus, who called the two “Boanerges,” which means “sons of thunder” (Mark 3:17). This name gives us a clue to James’ personality. Both he and his brother were characterized by zeal, passion, and ambition.
Dec 14, 2023 · The one who was the brother of John and was killed by Herod Agrippa was James the Great. The leader of the Christian community in Jerusalem (summing up the debate on gentiles in Acts 15) and presumably receiving the report in Acts 12 was James the Just. – Henry.
Feb 7, 2019 · Saint James, also known as the Apostle James or James the Greater, was one of Jesus Christ’s 12 disciples. Along with his brother John and the Apostle Peter, James was a member of Jesus’ inner circle, and he witnessed major events the other disciples weren’t present for (such as the Transfiguration).
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James and his younger brother, St. John the Apostle, are designated Boanerges (translated in Mark 3:17 as “Sons of Thunder”), perhaps referring to their characteristic fiery zeal (Mark 9:38 and Luke 9:54), though the etymology and meaning are uncertain.
