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Issue 51: The Twelve Disciples

James

Son of Thunder, Bold Martyr James, the son of Zebedee and Salome and the brother of John, was often referred to as “James the Greater”

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Issue 51: The Twelve Disciples

Bartholomew (Nathanael)

True Israelite Without Guile Bartholomew was from Cana in Galilee (John 21:2), possibly the same place where Jesus performed His first miracle. Bartholomew is often

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Issue 51: The Twelve Disciples

Judas Iscariot

The Betrayer Judas Iscariot is infamous for betraying Jesus Christ. Some scholars read Iscariot to mean “man of Kerioth”, a city in Judea. This would

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Issue 51: The Twelve Disciples

James (The Son of Alphaeus)

The Lesser Known, but Faithful Disciple James, the son of Alphaeus, is often called “James the Less” or “James the Younger” to distinguish him from

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Issue 51: The Twelve Disciples

Matthew (Levi)

Tax Collecter, Scribe of Christ’s Teachings Matthew, also known as Levi, was from Capernaum, a town along the Sea of Galilee, and worked as a

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Issue 51: The Twelve Disciples

Thomas

The Doubter, Transformed to Bold Believer Thomas, also known as “Doubting Thomas,” is particularly known for his initial skepticism about Jesus’ resurrection. Thomas was likely

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