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St. James, Son of Thunder, by Russell M. Lawson – Brown Pelican Society of Lousiana

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Saint James the Greater Carlo Maratta (1625–1713) Temple Newsam House, Leeds Museums and Galleries

By Russell M. Lawson, Catholic Exchange, July 15, 2024

Russell M. Lawson is the author of almost two dozen books and many more articles and essays. He has taught at schools in New England, Oklahoma, and Ontario. Dr. Lawson teaches and writes on scientists, explorers, and missionaries; the history of America, Europe, and the world; and the history of ideas, particularly Christian ideas.

Avatar photoJames, the son of Zebedee and brother of John the Apostle, one of the first disciples of Jesus, was a fiery personality completely committed to the Great Commission. He was also the first martyr of Jesus’ disciples. His zeal bore the weight of sacrifice.

The Gospels tell a story about the disciples and Jesus. Early in His ministry, Jesus was preaching to listeners near Capernaum, a place of fisherman, about the Kingdom of God. Among the listeners were two young men, James and John, the sons of a fisher named Zebedee. Jesus preached from a fishing boat owned by Simon Peter, who, with his brother Andrew, were fishers as well and likely engaged in business with the Zebedees. …

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