Abstract
A discussion of the identity and role of James of Jerusalem in the mission of Jesus and as the successor to him in leading the Early Church based in Jerusalem. The article sets out to distinguish history from legend and to examine the role of James in shaping early Christianity.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | The encyclopedia of ancient history |
| Editors | Roger S. Bagnall, Kai Brodersen, Craig B. Champion, Andrew Erskine, Sabine R. Huebner |
| Place of Publication | Oxford |
| Publisher | Wiley-Blackwell |
| Pages | 3566-3567 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Volume | 7 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781444338386 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781405179355 |
| Publication status | Published - 2013 |