James son of Zebedee

New Testament

c. 30-44 AD (early church)

Fisherman and son of Zebedee, part of Jesus' inner circle with Peter and John. Called 'son of thunder' for fiery zeal, witnessed Transfiguration and Gethsemane. First apostle martyred by Herod Agrippa's sword, proving able to drink Jesus' cup.

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