As always, you did a great job! These are very interesting, even when it's hard to find information about the person. I hope that you do one of these for Mary Magdalene. I know that she's not technically an apostle, but she was important enough for Jesus to reveal Himself to first after He had risen from the dead, so I think she's worthy. Looking forward to the next video!! 🙏✝️❤
Glad I found your channel, good work... I was just studying and just noticed that both of them were called son of Alphaeus ... I had to google with no help, then came to CZcams and found your channel ... lol... thanks and you now have a new sub. God bless brother!
You are so humble and true to your faith. Your parents did such a wonderful job in raising you! Your mom must be very proud of you and your accomplishments and if your dad was still here on this earth, he too would be so proud! God bless you. If there were more people like you in this world, the world would be much, much better❤ Prayers for you🙏🙏🙏
Thank you once again David, was curious about what you could find about the disciples who came later down the list. Appreciate your honest and objective research. Bring on Judas Thaddeus!
May our Lord continue to bless you and keep you. Thank you, for not only going so in-depth and thorough in your research, but also thank you for being so disciplined and committed in bringing your research, and insights, to the world despite your compromised. I really appreciate your complete honesty in presenting this information. Remember to rest.
1 hr 14 minutes! LOL I have had same thoughts about some of the 12, The Sons of Thunder, foot in mouth Peter...maybe they were part of the inner circle because Jesus had to keep a closer eye on these boys till they were filled with The Holy Spirit. Maybe the lesser known of the 12 just had pure hearts followed and believed(kind of how The Chosen portrayed Little James and Thaddeus in The Sermon on the Mount scene)...just a thought. David...mix lemon juice and honey and swallow a couple of tablespoons every hour...very southing🙌
I know of a family here in Norway where two biological brothers were both called Nils. This was close to 100 years ago, but I know it's true, because my grandfather knew the family in question. The reason they both had the same name was that their father was called Nils, and the oldest son was supposed to inherit both the farm and the name. But the first born son, Nils, got very ill when he was little, and the doctor said he would not make it. He had said the boy might live for some weeks or months, or even perhaps a couple of years, but he would not grow up to be an adult. So when the parents after some time had another son, they decided he would have to be called Nils as well, as the older brother was bound to die. So they had to keep the Nils name in the family, and the younger boy would have to take over the farm when he grew up. However - the first born son did not die. Nor did the younger brother. They both grew up and lived to be adults and eventually old men. And so they were Big Nils and Little Nils. 😉
Brother David, Thank you so much for teaching us about The Apostle Little James, even though you weren't feeling well, and I honestly hope that you're feeling better now or soon. 😀❤ The actor playing Little James, has CP (Ceberal Palsy) just like me, but I'm so grateful for Brother Jordan Ross for doing such a BLESSED job, because he's showing to not let ANY disability stop you, and that The Lord Can Use All of His Precious Children!!!!✝️❤ I can't wait to learn about the next Disciple/Apostle Thaddeus!!!!!!✝️❤✝️❤✝️❤✝️❤ Until next time, I love you so very much, Brother in Christ!!!!!!✝️❤😘
I am feeling a lot better now, thank you :) Jordan Ross is an inspiration! I love everything he's been doing lately, and I'm glad they've got him playing Little James :)
Apparently, I read somewhere that Clopas and Alphaeus are derivatives of the same name, and Clopas is said to be Joseph's brother so James might've been Jesus' cousin.
Mark 2: 13 calls Matthew Levi son of Alphæus. They call them by what is important to remember. Matthew (Levi) is a tax collector, and that's more important than that he is James's brother. Judas (Thaddeus) is also the brother of James.
Allergies seem to be affecting everyone I talk to, lately, all across the place. Even those who've never been bothered, seem to be complaining lately, lol. But, I have a question for you: In 1 Corinthians 9:5, Paul speaks as though many of the apostles were married and brought their wives along on their travels. What can you speak to on this? (Also, in 1 Corinthians 1:14, he mentions having baptized a man named Gaius. I wonder if this is "our" Gaius from The Chosen, lol.)
Ha! Yeah, allergies have been rocking me a bit lately, lol. I definitely wouldn't be surprised if some of the apostles got married at some point. We know Peter was married within the Gospel narratives, and I suppose it's possible that some of the others too, but I'd be surprised if a rabbi would call a bunch of married guys to leave their families to follow him for 3 and a half years. I know that once persecution broke out throughout the church, the apostles would have likely been a little more precautious when it comes to getting married (just because of the necessary danger of their job), but we do have some traditions from the early church suggesting that some of them (i.e. Philip) were married and had kids. I've heard people speculating about the Gaius thing. Personally, from a cinematic perspective I think it would make the world feel a bit smaller if they did happen to be one and the same, so I'd prefer if they weren't, but it's definitely possible. And given the trajectory the show seems to be taking the character, it seems to me that they might be preparing him for a come-to-Jesus moment long before Paul is part of the picture. But I guess we will have to see :)
Maybe it says “Mary’s sister Mary” because it’s Mary’s sister in law. Like early Christian writings say. Papias writes of these 4 Mary’s. Clopus is Joseph’s brother.
There are several crucial flaws to this presentation: 1. Clopas/Cleophas and Alphaeus are all the same name, translated differently because the Koine Greek in which the Gospels were written didn't have a proper translation for the glottalized Jewish name. Every legitimate Biblical scholar will acknowledge this. 2. "Adelphoi" - the term used to describe the "brothers" of our Lord - is not strictly used to mean "sibling" in the Gospel. You even admit to this yourself by claiming that Mary of Clopas and the Virgin Mary aren't really sisters (despite explicitly being referred to as "adelphe" in Scripture). You must apply the same level of scrutiny to each piece of text, especially given that they're in the same Gospel of Matthew. Mary of Clopas is obviously the mother of James the Less (son of Clopas/Alphaeus), the "brother" of Jesus. It's hardly even up for debate. Keep studing, brother. I have faith in you.
As you quoted Hippolytus, Heggesipius and Josephus. They all match a stoning death. And Eusebius you quoted affirms this. And he says there’s only two James. Son of Zebedee and the brother of Jesus. And they both die in Jerusalem. Eusebius was a historian. He probably would have told a story of a third James and apostle. Also Mark 6:3 the biggest piece of evidence of Jesus having brothers. Most don’t include Jesus response. Mark 6:4 and he says they are ‘household and kin’ and ‘relatives’ in other translations. Which leads to believe he probably wouldn’t call his half brothers relatives Further Galatians 1:19 does say there’s a James that’s the brother of the lord AND apostle.
I don't believe Jesus was speaking of his mother when he told John to take her into his home. Jesus knew that James(who was the elder and taking care of her) would be killed soon. Jesus's mother had her other sons who were taking care of her when he left them to begin his ministry. James, John's brother was the first apostle to be killed therefore, he would be next in line to take care of their mother.
Jesus did not have any siblings but his Mother Mary has a sister that gave birth to James and joseph. Back then first cousins when sometimes taken care of by an aunt they would call the cousin they are growing up with "brother''. But they are first cousins.
Both sisters named Mary wasn't an issue because Mary (Mother of Jesus) was left to be raised in a nunnery for whatever reason so the next daughter born later was with the parents and named Mary. Chances are the nunnery named the first daughter Mary.
Extremely unlikely if not impossible theories espoused by this presenter. He seems genuine but very much in error. How many James's does he need to manufacture to arrive at the sum of heresy he manufactures
@@DefenderOfChrist_ James , the son of Alpheus, is also the same person as James, brother of Jesus. James, a son of Alpheus, is the son from Sister Blessed Virgin Mary , Mary , a wife of cleophas (John 19:25) According to tradition, A writing of Eusebius, cleophas is brother of Saint Joseph. It makes that Mary is sister in law of Blessed Virgin. Alpheus and Cleopas is the same person. Alpheus is Aramaic name and Cleopas is Greek name. So James , the son of Alpheus, is cousin of Jesus.
@@DefenderOfChrist_ According to Bible, Holy Tradition, History, Church Fathers Mother Mary, The mother of God's incarnate, is Ever-Virgin. Mary only bear of Jesus Christ. She is chosen by God Father to bear of His Son , no one else. There are 2 overview: 1. Joseph is widower and had 6 children before married with Mother Mary But it is not taken by scripture. Only writing of church fathers. The first sources was taken by Protoevangelium of James. It is fake. 2. Not only Mary but Joseph is also Ever - Virgin. Mary took a vow of virginity. So Joseph can't touch Virgin Mary, Mother of God's incarnate. So brothers of Jesus in scripture are cousin of Jesus. James the son of Alpheus, Jude Thaddeus, Simon Zealot and Joseph are cousin of Jesus
@@kevinjoseph2412 Bro his is Clopas not Cleophas you’re lying James the Son of Alpheus was born by Alpheus not Joseph lol so how can it be the same person?
As always, you did a great job! These are very interesting, even when it's hard to find information about the person. I hope that you do one of these for Mary Magdalene. I know that she's not technically an apostle, but she was important enough for Jesus to reveal Himself to first after He had risen from the dead, so I think she's worthy. Looking forward to the next video!! 🙏✝️❤
You are the FIRST PERSON to answer my question
God Bless You
I'm using your videos to prepare for my Sunday school class. Keep it up.
Hello from South Korea! I really enjoy your videos and appreciate all the hard work you put in to each one! Blessings!
Glad I found your channel, good work... I was just studying and just noticed that both of them were called son of Alphaeus ... I had to google with no help, then came to CZcams and found your channel ... lol... thanks and you now have a new sub. God bless brother!
You are so humble and true to your faith. Your parents did such a wonderful job in raising you! Your mom must be very proud of you and your accomplishments and if your dad was still here on this earth, he too would be so proud! God bless you. If there were more people like you in this world, the world would be much, much better❤
Prayers for you🙏🙏🙏
Thank you so much, Kathy! That means a lot to me, truly.
Thank you !!!!
I appreciate all the research you put into these videos
I love James the Son of Alphaeus
Thank you once again David, was curious about what you could find about the disciples who came later down the list. Appreciate your honest and objective research. Bring on Judas Thaddeus!
You are such a gift to the world! May God continue to bless you and give you wisdom and knowledge. Amen
Thank you so much!!! :)
May our Lord continue to bless you and keep you. Thank you, for not only going so in-depth and thorough in your research, but also thank you for being so disciplined and committed in bringing your research, and insights, to the world despite your compromised. I really appreciate your complete honesty in presenting this information. Remember to rest.
I've just started learning about the apostle. Your videos are a great help, and you do an amazing job. Thank you, and God bless you!
Hello 👋 from Idaho!!
1 hr 14 minutes! LOL I have had same thoughts about some of the 12, The Sons of Thunder, foot in mouth Peter...maybe they were part of the inner circle because Jesus had to keep a closer eye on these boys till they were filled with The Holy Spirit. Maybe the lesser known of the 12 just had pure hearts followed and believed(kind of how The Chosen portrayed Little James and Thaddeus in The Sermon on the Mount scene)...just a thought. David...mix lemon juice and honey and swallow a couple of tablespoons every hour...very southing🙌
Ha! Yeah you raise some good points.
Thanks so much! Feeling much better now :)
Thank you for this series!
You are doing a real good job. I love it. Thanks
I know of a family here in Norway where two biological brothers were both called Nils. This was close to 100 years ago, but I know it's true, because my grandfather knew the family in question. The reason they both had the same name was that their father was called Nils, and the oldest son was supposed to inherit both the farm and the name. But the first born son, Nils, got very ill when he was little, and the doctor said he would not make it. He had said the boy might live for some weeks or months, or even perhaps a couple of years, but he would not grow up to be an adult. So when the parents after some time had another son, they decided he would have to be called Nils as well, as the older brother was bound to die. So they had to keep the Nils name in the family, and the younger boy would have to take over the farm when he grew up. However - the first born son did not die. Nor did the younger brother. They both grew up and lived to be adults and eventually old men. And so they were Big Nils and Little Nils. 😉
Whoa! That's actually a very interesting story :)
Great work as always David x
Thank you!
Thank you for this! It is so encouraging the work you are doing. I appreciate your knowledge.
Thank you!
Amen
Brother David,
Thank you so much for teaching us about The Apostle Little James, even though you weren't feeling well, and I honestly hope that you're feeling better now or soon. 😀❤
The actor playing Little James, has CP (Ceberal Palsy) just like me, but I'm so grateful for Brother Jordan Ross for doing such a BLESSED job, because he's showing to not let ANY disability stop you, and that The Lord Can Use All of His Precious Children!!!!✝️❤
I can't wait to learn about the next Disciple/Apostle Thaddeus!!!!!!✝️❤✝️❤✝️❤✝️❤
Until next time, I love you so very much, Brother in Christ!!!!!!✝️❤😘
I am feeling a lot better now, thank you :)
Jordan Ross is an inspiration! I love everything he's been doing lately, and I'm glad they've got him playing Little James :)
Thank you for doing such an awesome job both on research and on your presentation! 🥰👍
Praying you'll feel better soon! ❤️🤲
Thank you!
Apparently, I read somewhere that Clopas and Alphaeus are derivatives of the same name, and Clopas is said to be Joseph's brother so James might've been Jesus' cousin.
Hmm, interesting! I didn't come across that, but I'll have to look into it
That’s what I’ve read in my research. And I believe that is the case.
Mark 2: 13 calls Matthew Levi son of Alphæus. They call them by what is important to remember. Matthew (Levi) is a tax collector, and that's more important than that he is James's brother. Judas (Thaddeus) is also the brother of James.
Allergies seem to be affecting everyone I talk to, lately, all across the place. Even those who've never been bothered, seem to be complaining lately, lol. But, I have a question for you: In 1 Corinthians 9:5, Paul speaks as though many of the apostles were married and brought their wives along on their travels. What can you speak to on this? (Also, in 1 Corinthians 1:14, he mentions having baptized a man named Gaius. I wonder if this is "our" Gaius from The Chosen, lol.)
Ha! Yeah, allergies have been rocking me a bit lately, lol.
I definitely wouldn't be surprised if some of the apostles got married at some point. We know Peter was married within the Gospel narratives, and I suppose it's possible that some of the others too, but I'd be surprised if a rabbi would call a bunch of married guys to leave their families to follow him for 3 and a half years. I know that once persecution broke out throughout the church, the apostles would have likely been a little more precautious when it comes to getting married (just because of the necessary danger of their job), but we do have some traditions from the early church suggesting that some of them (i.e. Philip) were married and had kids.
I've heard people speculating about the Gaius thing. Personally, from a cinematic perspective I think it would make the world feel a bit smaller if they did happen to be one and the same, so I'd prefer if they weren't, but it's definitely possible. And given the trajectory the show seems to be taking the character, it seems to me that they might be preparing him for a come-to-Jesus moment long before Paul is part of the picture. But I guess we will have to see :)
Maybe it says “Mary’s sister Mary” because it’s Mary’s sister in law. Like early Christian writings say. Papias writes of these 4 Mary’s. Clopus is Joseph’s brother.
Yes!
There are several crucial flaws to this presentation:
1. Clopas/Cleophas and Alphaeus are all the same name, translated differently because the Koine Greek in which the Gospels were written didn't have a proper translation for the glottalized Jewish name. Every legitimate Biblical scholar will acknowledge this.
2. "Adelphoi" - the term used to describe the "brothers" of our Lord - is not strictly used to mean "sibling" in the Gospel. You even admit to this yourself by claiming that Mary of Clopas and the Virgin Mary aren't really sisters (despite explicitly being referred to as "adelphe" in Scripture). You must apply the same level of scrutiny to each piece of text, especially given that they're in the same Gospel of Matthew.
Mary of Clopas is obviously the mother of James the Less (son of Clopas/Alphaeus), the "brother" of Jesus. It's hardly even up for debate.
Keep studing, brother. I have faith in you.
As you quoted Hippolytus, Heggesipius and Josephus. They all match a stoning death. And Eusebius you quoted affirms this. And he says there’s only two James. Son of Zebedee and the brother of Jesus. And they both die in Jerusalem. Eusebius was a historian. He probably would have told a story of a third James and apostle.
Also Mark 6:3 the biggest piece of evidence of Jesus having brothers. Most don’t include Jesus response. Mark 6:4 and he says they are ‘household and kin’ and ‘relatives’ in other translations. Which leads to believe he probably wouldn’t call his half brothers relatives
Further Galatians 1:19 does say there’s a James that’s the brother of the lord AND apostle.
James the Less is James the Just (The Brother of Jesus)
I don't believe Jesus was speaking of his mother when he told John to take her into his home. Jesus knew that James(who was the elder and taking care of her) would be killed soon. Jesus's mother had her other sons who were taking care of her when he left them to begin his ministry. James, John's brother was the first apostle to be killed therefore, he would be next in line to take care of their mother.
Jesus did not have any siblings but his Mother Mary has a sister that gave birth to James and joseph. Back then first cousins when sometimes taken care of by an aunt they would call the cousin they are growing up with "brother''. But they are first cousins.
Both sisters named Mary wasn't an issue because Mary (Mother of Jesus) was left to be raised in a nunnery for whatever reason so the next daughter born later was with the parents and named Mary. Chances are the nunnery named the first daughter Mary.
Jesus had four brothers: James the Just, Jude, Simon and Joses
The description say Thomas not little James
Ahhhh, thank you! Just fixed it
Extremely unlikely if not impossible theories espoused by this presenter. He seems genuine but very much in error. How many James's does he need to manufacture to arrive at the sum of heresy he manufactures
What Jameses did I manufacture?
I also think you might be using the word heresy incorrectly🤣 nothing in the video is heretical
You just lost your creds. Mary is and was a perpetual virgin. Jesus is was her only child. Conceived of the Holy Spirit. End of story.
Sorry to hear that. I would love to discuss it, if you'd like!
Read the Bible Mary had more children Jesus was just the oldest
James, a son of alphaeus, is also called James, Jesus' brother.
It is not the same person Jesus’ brother is James the Just not James the Son of Alpheus not the same person
@@DefenderOfChrist_
James , the son of Alpheus, is also the same person as James, brother of Jesus.
James, a son of Alpheus, is the son from Sister Blessed Virgin Mary , Mary , a wife of cleophas (John 19:25)
According to tradition, A writing of Eusebius, cleophas is brother of Saint Joseph.
It makes that Mary is sister in law of Blessed Virgin.
Alpheus and Cleopas is the same person.
Alpheus is Aramaic name and Cleopas is Greek name.
So James , the son of Alpheus, is cousin of Jesus.
@@DefenderOfChrist_
According to Bible, Holy Tradition, History, Church Fathers Mother Mary, The mother of God's incarnate, is Ever-Virgin.
Mary only bear of Jesus Christ.
She is chosen by God Father to bear of His Son , no one else.
There are 2 overview:
1. Joseph is widower and had 6 children before married with Mother Mary But it is not taken by scripture. Only writing of church fathers.
The first sources was taken by Protoevangelium of James. It is fake.
2. Not only Mary but Joseph is also Ever - Virgin. Mary took a vow of virginity. So Joseph can't touch Virgin Mary, Mother of God's incarnate.
So brothers of Jesus in scripture are cousin of Jesus.
James the son of Alpheus, Jude Thaddeus, Simon Zealot and Joseph are cousin of Jesus
@@kevinjoseph2412 bro John 19:25 doesn’t say that it just says Virgin Mary was there and Mary the Wife of Clopas and Mary Magdalene
@@kevinjoseph2412 Bro his is Clopas not Cleophas you’re lying James the Son of Alpheus was born by Alpheus not Joseph lol so how can it be the same person?