Early Church of Jerusalem
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The Early Church of Jerusalem is considered to be the first community of early Christianity. It was formed in Jerusalem after the crucifixion of Jesus. It proclaimed to Jews and non-Jews the resurrect
Theodotos inscription, donor inscription of a Jerusalem synagogue of the 1st century AD (Israel Museum).
Icon representation of St. James
James, brother of Jesus
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James the Just, or a variation of James, brother of the Lord, was, according to the New Testament, a brother of Jesus. James was personally known to Paul the Apostle. He was the first leader of the Ch
Early Church of Jerusalem
…It is uncertain until when the circle of twelve was in charge. In his letter to the Galatians (written 50–57), Paul only mentions the "three pillars": James, Simon Peter and John (Gal 2:9). According to the list of witnesses of the early church (1 Cor 15:3-8 ), James, a brother of Jesus, had received his…
James the Just, 16th-century Russian icon
Icon by Stephanos Tzangarolas, 1688
Martyrdom of James the Just in Menologion of Basil II, a manuscript dating from late 10th or early 11th century.