James, the Lord's brother

Leader of the church in Jerusalem

Jesus' half brother who, after the resurrection, became a pillar of the church in Jerusalem and gave the decisive word at the Jerusalem council.

Where to read in the Bible

• Acts 15:13–21
• Galatians 1:19
• James 1:1

Connections

• brother of Jesus of Nazareth · stated in the text · Galatians 1:19
• led the church in Jerusalem · editorial reading · Galatians 2:9; Acts 15:13

Topics: church, wisdom

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