The canonical writings of the New Testament, as well as other written sources from the early church, provide some insights into Saint James' life and his role in the early church. The Synoptics mention his name, but nothing else about him, whereas the Gospel of John and early chapters of the Acts of the Apostles do not even mention James. Acts of the Apostles, in later chapters, provides evidence that James was an important figure in the Christian community of Jerusalem. When Peter, having miraculously escaped from prison, must ...

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Saint James the Just, Saint James the Just - Name, Saint James the Just - Life, Saint James the Just - Death, Saint James the Just - Influence, Saint James the Just - Brother half-brother step-brother or cousin of Jesus, Saint James the Just - The ossuary, Saint James the Just - Bibliography

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