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15 Facts about the book of James

1. James is the half-brother of Jesus (Matthew 15:55, Galatians 1:19)
2. The name James is derived from the original language form of “Jacob.”
3. James likely worked as a carpenter, similar to Joseph (his father), Jesus, and his brothers, prior to his salvation.
4. James was the leader of the Jerusalem church (Acts 12:17)
5. James was converted to following Jesus when Jesus intentionally appeared to him after His resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:7)
6. The book of James was written to a mostly Jewish audience.
7. The book of James is one of the oldest New Testament books written (A.D 46 – A.D. 49)
8. Through oral tradition James was called “James the Just” because of his extraordinary personal holiness and prayer.
9. Paul refers to James as one of the “pillars” of the early Church (Galatians 2:9).
10. James was martyred around 62 AD by the high priest Ananus II.