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How is James the greater different from any of the other apostles?
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How did Andrew differ from the other apostles?
All the apostles were special. However, St. Andrew has the distinction of being the first apostle chosen by Our Lord.
Which other apostles were at Jesus transfiguration?
Peter, James, and his brother John.
Why is St. James called James the Greater?
There are two people named Saint James both of whom were apostles. The titles James the Greater and James the Less were used to distinguish one from the other.One thought is that the "Greater" and "Less" titles applied because James the Greater appears in the Bible more (aka more was written about him) than James the Less -- which is the same distinction between a major prophet and minor prophet in the Old Testament.Another theory was that James the Less was shorter of stature and James the Greater was taller.James the Greater was the son of Zebedee and brother of John (Matt. 4:21), James the Less (also called James the Younger) was the son of a man named Alphaeus (Matt. 10:3).
How were the apostles related?
The apostles were not blood-related but were selected by Jesus to be his closest followers and to spread his teachings. They came from various backgrounds and regions, united in their belief in Jesus as the Son of God.
Who was older Saint John or Saint James?
If you are referring to the Apostles, James and John, and not two of the hundreds of other saints by those names, then Saint James was older. John was the youngest of the Apostles and was probably in his late teens or early 20s at the time.
In The Bible who is James?
James is generally thought of as the Lord's brother (Gal. 1:19), the son of Mary, and is mentioned in Acts 12:17; 15:13; Gal. 2:9. The epistle which he wrote and is addressed to the 12 tribes scattered abroad, was probably written from Jerusalem, but the date is not known.AdditionallyThere were also two apostles named James called James the Greater and James the Less to distinguish from each other. James the Greater was the son of Zebedee and brother of John (Matt. 4:21), James the Less was the son of a man named Alphaeus (Matt. 10:3).
What did Saint James do to become a saint?
There are a number of saints named James so you need to be specific.
Who are three most named apostles in the Gospels?
Peter James and John. See in Mark 5.37; 9.2; 14.33. And there are other verses.
What country did St. James live in?
St. James, also known as James the Greater, was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ. Tradition holds that he preached the Gospel in Spain, particularly in the region of Galicia. His remains are believed to be interred in the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela, a city in northwest Spain.
How did Cyrus the Great differ from other ancient kings?
His ambitions were much greater - he looked to control all or Western Asia.
What is the birth date of Saint James the Greater?
St James the son of Zebedee - called incorrectly the Greater - (the apostles have not given him this name) - was born circa 1 A.D. Ref: James' Apocalypse: Mary wife of Zebedee, tells James both he and Jesus were nourished with the same milk when they were babes, in explaining why Jesus had addressed her as mother. They were very close in age. (Clan women shared mothering of children often, due to other duties of that era requiring their time.)
