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James (son of Zebedee)

Facts

James, a son of Zebedee, was one of Jesus' twelve apostles. He had a younger brother named John who was also one of Jesus' apostles.

  • James and his brother John worked by fishing with their father Zebedee.
  • James and John were nicknamed the "Sons of Thunder," perhaps because they got angry quickly.
  • This is a different James than the one who wrote a book in the Bible. Some languages may have to write their names differently to make it clear that they were two different men.