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Yes, James (brother of John) died a martyr's death "by the sword" at the hands of Herod Agrippa I (Acts 12:1-2)
"It was about this time that King Herod arrested some who belonged to the church, intending to persecute them. He had James, the brother of John, put to death with the sword."
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Which church leader was put to death by King Herod?
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When and how did St. James the Greater die?
James (brother of John) also known as James the Greater died a martyr's death "by the sword" at the hands of Herod Agrippa I around 44 AD."It was about this time that King Herod arrested some who belonged to the church, intending to persecute them. He had James, the brother of John, put to death with the sword." - Acts 12:1-2
What caused the death of Saint James the Greater?
He was killed by King Herod's sword.
When did Saint James the Apostle die?
St. James the Greater was stabbed to death by King Herod Agripa in 44 AD.
How did St. James die?
There are several saints named James, including two apostles. Please be specific.Answer #2James the Greater (brother of John) was put to death with the sword - killed by Herod (Acts 12:1-2).
Did Herod put Peter to death?
No, Saint Peter was executed by the Roman Emperor Nero.
How did James die in the Bible?
James died a martyr's death "by the sword" at the hands of Herod Agrippa I (Acts 12:1, 2)
How old were the children herod put to death?
All male children under the age of three.
How did St. James become a martyr?
James the Lesser was thrown from a pinnacle of the Temple, then stoned and beaten with clubs. James the Greater was stabbed to death with a sword by King Herod.
What king had James put to death and Peter imprisoned?
Acts 12:1-3 - Now about that time Herod the king stretched out his hand to harass some from the church. Then he killed James the brother of John with the sword. And because he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to seize Peter also. Now it was during the Days of Unleavened Bread. [NKJV]This was Herod Agrippa I, the son of Aristobulus and grandson of Herod the Great.
How was James Jesus brother killed by the Romans?
James, the brother of Jesus, was killed by being thrown from the pinnacle of the temple in Jerusalem by order of the high priest Ananus. This method of execution was chosen to publicly humiliate James and demonstrate the religious authorities' power.
Which Herod murdered Apostle James?
Herod Agrippa I had James the brother of John killed (Acts 12:1-3). This Agrippa was the son of Bernice and Aristobulus, a son of Herod the Great.
