Who was St. James the Elder in the Bible?
The story of St. James the Elder
in Hebrew: רְחוֹב ג'יימס האב
. He is remembered for his faithfulness and courage, and is considered one of the pillars of the early Christian Church. James was martyred for his beliefs, becoming the first of the twelve apostles to be killed. According to tradition, he was beheaded by King Herod Agrippa I in Jerusalem. Despite his early death, James is remembered for his contributions to the early Church and his unwavering devotion to Jesus Christ.
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⭐Position held
Apostle
💀Date of death
44
Place of death
Jerusalem
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How many times St. James the Elder was mentioned in the bible?
St. James the Elder appears None times in the bible.
Where is the story of St. James the Elder begins in the Bible?
St. James the Elder first mention in the bible is in the book of , chapter , verse . Read the full chapter
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. He is remembered for his faithfulness and courage, and is considered one of the pillars of the early Christian Church. James was martyred for his beliefs, becoming the first of the twelve apostles to be killed. According to tradition, he was beheaded by King Herod Agrippa I in Jerusalem. Despite his early death, James is remembered for his contributions to the early Church and his unwavering devotion to Jesus Christ.
The mother of St. James the Elder is Salome.
The father of St. James the Elder is Zebedee.
John the Apostle
