Frequent question: Was the apostle John the half brother of Jesus?

Was John the Apostle the brother of Jesus?

According to Church tradition, their mother was Salome Also according to some traditions, Salome was the sister of Mary, Jesus’ mother, making Salome Jesus’ aunt, and her sons John the Apostle and James were Jesus’ cousins.

Did Jesus brothers believe in him?

The sad truth is that, despite their exposure to his words and his works, “neither did his brethren believe in him.” (John 7:5.) … “And he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do it.” (Luke 8:19–21.) Some have considered Jesus’ words to be harsh.

Did John write the book of John?

Is John the Baptist and John the Apostle the same person?

John the Apostle and John the Evangelist are the same person. … The disciple whom Jesus loved, one of the 12 disciples, and his inner three, John. John the Baptist is a completely different person.