James, son of Alphaeus

Written By C. Clark Michaels

  • Profession: Unknown, possibly a laborer.

  • Role: Called “James the Less” (Mark 15:40) to distinguish from James son of Zebedee. Little detail in Scripture.

  • Later: May have preached in Syria; tradition says stoned or clubbed to death.

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