Who wrote the book of James and why?
James the Apostle, abbreviation James, New Testament writing addressed to the early Christian churches (“to the twelve tribes in the dispersion”) and attributed to James, a Christian Jew, whose identity is disputed.
Does Jesus have a brother?
Jesus’ brothers and sisters
The New Testament names James the Just, Joses, Simon, and Jude as the brothers (Greek adelphoi) of Jesus (Mark 6:3, Matthew 13:55, John 7:3, Acts 1:13, 1 Corinthians 9:5).
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.
Was James the Lord’s brother an apostle?
Saint James, also called James, The Lord’s Brother, (died ad 62, Jerusalem; Western feast day May 3), a Christian apostle, according to St. Paul, although not one of the original Twelve Apostles.
Did Jesus and Mary Magdalene have a child?
They want you to know that, buried beneath centuries of misinformation and conspiracy, Jesus had a secret wife, named Mary Magdalene, and he fathered two children with her.