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Apostle, brother of John
James son of Zebedee
1st century AD
Life
One of the inner three; first apostolic martyr, beheaded by Herod Agrippa I in AD 44.
Key Facts
- A 'Son of Thunder'
- Witnessed the Transfiguration
- Asked for thrones with John
Why this matters
Drank the cup of suffering Jesus promised.