Definition

Proper noun 1. Apostle of Jesus: One of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ, specifically identified as the son of Zebedee and brother of the apostle John. He is traditionally considered the author of the Epistle of James in the New Testament. 2. Biblical figure: A key disciple in the New Testament narratives, often distinguished from other figures named James (e.g., James, son of Alphaeus) by the epithet "St. James the Great."

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • St. James was present with Peter and John at the Transfiguration of Jesus.
  • The pilgrimage route to the shrine of St. James in Santiago de Compostela is famous.

Advanced Usage

• "St. James the Great": A common epithet used to distinguish this apostle from others, particularly James, son of Alphaeus (St. James the Less).
  • St. James the Great is the patron saint of Spain.

Variants and Related Words

• James: The name without the honorific "St." (Saint).
• Santiago: The Spanish name for St. James, from which the city Santiago de Compostela derives its name.
• Epistle of James: The New Testament book traditionally attributed to him.

Synonyms

• James, son of Zebedee
• James the Apostle
• James the Great

Related Phrases

• The Way of St. James: Refers to the pilgrimage routes (Camino de Santiago) to the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela.
  • She walked the Way of St. James last summer.

Noun

1. (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of John; author of the Epistle of James in the New Testament