Why Study James of Jerusalem with Roland Deines

Professor Roland Deines examines what we know about that significant, but almost forgotten, figure in the early Jesus movement: James of Jerusalem, the brother of Jesus. Stoned to death in 62 AD -- according to Josephus -- this man was one of the brothers of Jesus who exercised an important role among the first generation of Christians. He is referred to many early writings -- the letters of Paul to the Corinthians and Galatians -- and remembered in the gospels. He can be seen as representative of Jewish Christianity which combined Jewish identity with discipleship of Jesus. The video also looks at the problematic issue of 'the brothers of Jesus' and Mary as 'ever virgin'; and how three different men called 'James' (the son of Zebedee, the son of Alphaeus, and the son of Joseph) were confused in the tradition. You may also be interested in: Why Study Early Christianity    • Why Study...Early Christianity with Tom O'...   Why Study Mary, Mother of God    • Why Study... Mary, the Mother of God   Why Study Jesus Christ    • Why Study Jesus Christ with Roland Deines   Why Study the Protoevangelium of James    • Why Study the Protoevangelium of James wit...   Objects of Belief the Christmas Crib    • Objects of Belief: The Christmas Crib   Sacred Calendars The Icon of Christmas    • Sacred Calendars: Icon of Christmas with M...