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James

Also known as: James son of Zebedee, James the Great

New Testament New Testament

Part of Jesus' inner circle and the first apostle to die for his faith, demonstrating the cost of discipleship.

About James

One of the inner circle of three apostles (with Peter and John), present at the Transfiguration and in Gethsemane. James was a fisherman and the first apostle to be martyred, executed by Herod Agrippa I.

Biblical Significance

Part of Jesus' inner circle and the first apostle to die for his faith, demonstrating the cost of discipleship.

Quick Facts

Testament
New Testament
Era
New Testament
Key Verses
5
Other Names
2

Family & Relationships

father
Zebedee
mother
Salome
brother
John

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