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There are two [[Apostle]]s called '''Saint James'''. (The name [[James]] is [[etymology|etymologically]] equivalent to Jacob, the name borne by one of the [[Patriarch]]s of the [[Old Testament]].) | There are two [[Apostle]]s called '''Saint James'''. (The name [[James]] is [[etymology|etymologically]] equivalent to Jacob, the name borne by one of the [[Patriarch]]s of the [[Old Testament]].) | ||
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====='''Saint James the Greater''' ===== | ====='''Saint James the Greater''' ===== | ||
| − | is the brother of John. The two are described as 'the sons of Zebedee', and '‘Boanerges' - 'Sons of Thunder'. (This may be a [[nickname]] because they were quick-tempered.) This James was one of the inner group of the Twelve Apostles, who witnessed the [[Agony in the Garden]] and the [[Transfiguration]]. He preached the [[Gospel]], and was martyred in 44 C.E. - the first of the [[Twelve Apostles]] to die, and perhaps the second Christian martyr, [[Saint Stephen]] being the first. | + | is the brother of [[Saint John#John the Apostle|John]]. The two are described as 'the sons of Zebedee', and '‘Boanerges' - 'Sons of Thunder'. (This may be a [[nickname]] because they were quick-tempered.) This James was one of the inner group of the Twelve Apostles, who witnessed the [[Agony in the Garden]] and the [[Transfiguration]]. He preached the [[Gospel]], and was martyred in 44 C.E. - the first of the [[Twelve Apostles]] to die, and perhaps the second Christian martyr, [[Saint Stephen]] being the first. |
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| + | ====='''Saint James the Less'''===== | ||
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| + | James is described as 'the son of Alphaeus' in Matthew (10: 3), Mark (3:18) and Luke (6: 15). He is traditionally identified with "James the Lord's brother", named in The epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians (1:19). '''The general epistle of James''' in the [[New Testament]] was traditionally assigned to the Lord'sd brother, but is likely to be later in date. | ||
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Revision as of 18:12, 11 April 2010
There are two Apostles called Saint James. (The name James is etymologically equivalent to Jacob, the name borne by one of the Patriarchs of the Old Testament.)
Saint James the Greater
is the brother of John. The two are described as 'the sons of Zebedee', and '‘Boanerges' - 'Sons of Thunder'. (This may be a nickname because they were quick-tempered.) This James was one of the inner group of the Twelve Apostles, who witnessed the Agony in the Garden and the Transfiguration. He preached the Gospel, and was martyred in 44 C.E. - the first of the Twelve Apostles to die, and perhaps the second Christian martyr, Saint Stephen being the first.
Saint James the Less
James is described as 'the son of Alphaeus' in Matthew (10: 3), Mark (3:18) and Luke (6: 15). He is traditionally identified with "James the Lord's brother", named in The epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians (1:19). The general epistle of James in the New Testament was traditionally assigned to the Lord'sd brother, but is likely to be later in date.
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The Court of Saint James is the official residence of the head of state of the UK. It is named for Saint James's Palace, on Pall Mall in London, just north of Saint James's Park. Its importance is most marked in diplomatic relations. All ambassadors to the United Kingdom are, in official language, 'accredited to the Court of Saint James's'.
