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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).
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∙ 11y agoThere 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. The Greater and Less titles probably 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.
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).
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When was St. James the apostle born?
The Bible does not mention where St. James (the Greater) was born. It does mention that his brother was John and his father was Zebedee.
What did James do before he became a disciple?
If you are referring to St. James the Greater, he was a fisherman before he became an apostle.
Why was the Apostle James called James the Less?
There was also a second apostle named James the Greater. It is unknown why they distinguished the two in this manner. One suggestion was that one was taller than the other. Yet another possible reason was that James the Greater became an apostle before James the Less.
Why is Saint James named 'the Greater'?
The answer is unknown. Perhaps he was taller that Saint James the Lesser, perhaps James the Greater was called by Our Lord before James the Lesser.
What country did St. James live in?
Were you referring to James the Greater or James the Lesser or one of the other many saints named James? You need to be more specific with your questions.
When is St. James the Greater's feast day?
Nobody really knows when st James the greater was canonized.
When was Church of St. James the Greater - Bristol - created?
Church of St. James the Greater - Bristol - was created in 1857.
Where did St. James the Greater die?
St. James the Greater was stabbed with a sword by King Herod Agrippa I in 44 at Jerusalem.
What was the nicknames of the apostles?
St. John is known as the evangelist. There are two St. James the lesser and the greater. St. James the lesser is known as the lust and the greater is known as the elder.
When is the feast day of Saint James the Apostle?
St. James the Greater - July 25 St. James the Lesser - May 3
How did Saint James the Greater die?
St. James the Greater was stabbed with a sword in 44 AD by King Herod.
Did the Saint James marry?
As far as is known, neither St. James the Greater nor St. James the Lesser were married. St. Peter appears to have been the only apostle who was married.
What year did St. James the Greater die?
St. James was stabbed with a sword by King Herod Agrippa I in 44 AD at Jerusalem.
When was St. James the apostle born?
The Bible does not mention where St. James (the Greater) was born. It does mention that his brother was John and his father was Zebedee.
Who is the saint that is the brother of Saint John?
St. James the Greater was the brother of St. John the Evangelist.
Who were Saint James the Greater and Saint James the Lesser?
Saint James the Greater was one of the Twelve Apostles and the brother of Saint John the Apostle. He was martyred in AD 44. Saint James the Lesser was also one of the Twelve Apostles and the author of the Epistle of James in the New Testament. He was the son of Alphaeus and is often referred to as "James the Less" to distinguish him from James the Greater.
Why is Saint James the Greater the patron saint of Spanish conquistadors?
St. James the Greater, brother of the apostle John, is the patron Saint of Spain
