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However, Matthew's Gospel, although dependent on Mark for this information, refers to another disciple, Matthew, as the former tax collector, so that it has become accepted by Christians that Matthew and Levi were one and the same person, although none of the gospels links Matthew with either Alphaeus or James. An interesting theological discussion has consequently arisen as to whether there were two fathers known as Alphaeus, improbable as that would be.
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Alphaeus is mentioned in The Bible as the father of three of the twelve apostles: James the Less, Judas (not Iscariot), and possibly Matthew. He is not as well-known as some of the other apostles, but his name appears in the lists of the apostles in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke.
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Who was Alphaeus father of James?
Of the twelve disciples of Jesus there were two James' One was "James the Less" and his father's name was Alphaeus. The other disciple of Jesus whose name was James was the brother of John and their father was Zebedee. The bible tells us nothing further of Alphaeus.
In the Bible who is the father of Matthew?
In the Bible, Matthew is one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, but his father's name is not explicitly mentioned.
Were Matthew and James the Less brothers?
A:The original New Testament gospel, now known as Mark's Gospel, refers to Levi, son of Alphaeus, as a tax collector. However, for some reason, Mark never again refers to Levi, but introduces Matthew and James, son of Alphaeus, as disciples in the list of the twelve disciples (verse 3:14-19). Since Levi and James are both sons of Alphaeus, it would seem that they must have been brothers. John is described as the brother of James, son of Zebedee, in the list in which the disciples are introduced, but Matthew is not described either as the son of Alphaeus or as the brother of this James. There is therefore no reason to believe that the author of Mark was portraying Matthew as either the tax collector or as the brother of James, son of Alphaeus. Because Mark does not refer to Levi again, this causes a possible problem for the authors of the other New Testament gospels that are now known to have been derived from Mark's Gospel. Luke more or less faithfully copies Mark, using the name Levi in the corresponding place, as the former tax collector, while John makes no mention of him. The author of the gospel now known as Matthew's Gospel tried to resolve the difficulty by placing the disciple Matthew in the position of the tax collector whom Jesus called to follow him. Because of this usage in Matthew, it has become accepted by Christians that Matthew and Levi were one and the same person. Although Matthew's Gospel does not say so, this could mean that Matthew was a son of Alphaeus and that James was his brother.
Who were the parents of the disciple Matthew?
A:Mark's Gospel refers to Levi, son of Alphaeus, as a tax collector whom Jesus called to follow him (Mark 2:14). However, for some reason, Mark never again refers to Levi, but introduces other disciples including Matthew and James, son of Alphaeus, as disciples in the full list of the twelve disciples (verses 3:14-19). Disciples are not meant to change their minds when called by Jesus, yet Mark leaves Levi out of his subsequent list of all the twelve apostles. When copying the original gospel, the anonymous author of Matthew resolves this by not mentioning Levi and by having Matthew as the disciple who was a tax collector. Matthew's Gospel is now widely known to have been based substantially on Mark, and its author could not possibly have known anything about Levi that was not to be found in Mark, but this usage in Matthew means that it has become accepted by Christians that Matthew and Levi were one and the same person. On this understanding, Matthew's father was Alphaeus, but the author of Mark's Gospel does not appear to have intended this. The gospels do not tell us his mother's name.
Was there an Ethan in The Bible?
No, there is no mention of an Ethan in the Bible.
When was Alphaeus Zulu born?
Alphaeus Zulu was born in 1905.
When did Alphaeus Zulu die?
Alphaeus Zulu died in 1988.
When did Alphaeus Patterson die?
Alphaeus Patterson died in 1931.
Who was Alphaeus father of James?
Of the twelve disciples of Jesus there were two James' One was "James the Less" and his father's name was Alphaeus. The other disciple of Jesus whose name was James was the brother of John and their father was Zebedee. The bible tells us nothing further of Alphaeus.
In the Bible who is the father of Matthew?
In the Bible, Matthew is one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, but his father's name is not explicitly mentioned.
When did Alphaeus Philemon Cole die?
Alphaeus Philemon Cole died on 1988-11-25.
When was Alphaeus Philemon Cole born?
Alphaeus Philemon Cole was born on 1876-07-12.
In the Bible was Matthew the brother of James the son of Alphaeus?
A:The original New Testament gospel, now known as Mark's Gospel, refers to Levi, son of Alphaeus, as a tax collector. However, for some reason, Mark never again refers to Levi, but introduces Matthew and James, son of Alphaeus, as disciples in the list of the twelve disciples (verse 3:14-19). Since Levi and James are both sons of Alphaeus, it would seem that they must have been brothers. John is described as the brother of James, son of Zebedee, in the list in which the disciples are introduced, but Matthew is not described either as the son of Alphaeus or as the brother of this James. There is therefore no reason to believe that the author of Mark was portraying Matthew as either the tax collector or as the brother of James, son of Alphaeus. Because Mark does not refer to Levi again, this causes a possible problem for the authors of the other New Testament gospels that are now known to have been derived from Mark's Gospel. Luke more or less faithfully copies Mark, using the name Levi in the corresponding place, as the former tax collector, while John makes no mention of him. The author of the gospel now known as Matthew's Gospel tried to resolve this difficulty by placing the disciple Matthew in the position of the tax collector whom Jesus called to follow him. Because of this usage in Matthew, it has become accepted by Christians that Matthew and Levi were one and the same person. Although Matthew's Gospel does not say so, this could mean that Matthew and James, son of Alphaeus, should be brothers.
Compare the names of the deciples in the gosples?
According to Luke 10:2-4.Simon (Peter)AndrewJames (son of Zebedee)JohnPhilipBartholomewThomasMatthewJames (son of Alphaeus)Lebbaeus (surname Thaddeus)Simon the CanaaniteJudas IscariotAccording to Mark 3:16-19Simon (Peter)James (son of Zebedee)JohnAndrewPhilipBartholomewMatthewThomasJames (son of Alphaeus)ThaddeusSimon the CanaaniteJudas IscariotAccording to Luke 6:14-16Simon (Peter)AndrewJamesJohnPhilipBartholomewMatthewThomasJames (son of Alphaeus)Simon (Zeolotes)Judas (brother of James)Judas (Iscariot)According to Acts 1:13PeterJamesJohnAndrewPhilipThomasBartholomewMatthewJames (son of Alphaeus)Simon ZeolotesJudas (brother of James)
Who was Saint Matthew the Evangelist's father?
His father was named Alphaeus but the name of his mother is not recorded.
In the Bible who was in the boat with peter?
All twelve disciples were in the boat: Simon Peter, Andrew, James and John (the sons of Zebedee), Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew, James (son of Alphaeus), Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot. (as listed in Matthew 10:2-4)
Was cleopas one of Jesus's followers?
This question has been discussed by Bible scholars since the first century AD. The Bible is not definitive on this topic. Perhaps the two best modern discussions are given in the Catholic Encyclopedia and in a book by C. P. Thiede. Among those proposed are Matthias, Luke, Symeon, and Mary, the wife of Clopas, mentioned in John 19:25. In this writer's opinion, the most satisfactory answer is that Cleopas and Clopas are the same person and the other person is Mary, his wife.
