Biblical figure
James (brother of Jesus)
Half-brother of Jesus who did not believe in Him during His earthly ministry, but became leader of the Jerusalem church and author of the Epistle of James after the resurrection.
Family & dates
- Parents
- Joseph,Mary
- Siblings
- Jesus,Jude (brother of Jesus)
Scripture references
Notes & controversies
- Whether James was a full brother (later child of Joseph and Mary), a half-brother from an earlier marriage of Joseph's, or a cousin is disputed between Protestant and Catholic/Orthodox traditions holding to Mary's perpetual virginity; 'brother' here follows the plain reading of Mark 6:3.