San Giacomo figlio di Zebedeo
San Giacomo il Maggiore
According to the New Testament, James the Great, also known as James son of Zebedee or Saint James the Greater, was one of Jesus’ Twelve Apostles and part of His inner circle.
Uno diJames Facts is that according to Catholic tradition, Apostle James spread Christianity in Spain.
Fu decapitato a Gerusalemme nel 44 e le sue spoglie furono successivamente trasportate in Galizia su una barca di pietra fino al sito della Cattedrale di Santiago de Compostela.
Patron saints are not unique to Roman Catholicism, but also to Eastern Orthodoxy, Anglicanism, and some branches of Islam.
Il patrono dei pellegrini e della Spagna è San Giacomo il Maggiore, figlio di Zebedeo.
St James the Greater was one of Jesus Christ’s disciples and was thought to be his cousin by the Virgin Mary’s sister, and the brother of San Giuda Taddeo.
He shared a fishing boat with his brother John, his father Zebedee, and his partner Simon. John and James were disciples of John the Baptist and, later, of Jesus.
When Jesus called James and his brother John to be “pescatori di uomini", hanno lasciato la loro vita di pescatori. Fu uno dei discepoli di Gesù finché non fucrocifisso dai romani.
"Lucas Cranach the Elder, Saint James the Greater, woodcut, Rosenwald Collection, 1952.8.219"Birth/Origins
According to Christian myth, James was born in Galilee around the year 5 BC. His parents appear to have been well-to-do. His father, Zebedee, was a Sea of Galilee fisherman who probably lived in or near Bethsaida, possibly in Capharnaum, and had some boatmen or hired men.
Sua madre, Salome, era una delle pie donne che in seguito seguirono Cristo e "gli amministrarono le loro sostanze".
Suo fratello eraGiovanni Apostolo, who, according to Christian tradition, was the only Apostle who did not die as a martyr and is the author of several New Testament books. According to the Church Fathers, his brother is the same person as John the Evangelist, John of Patmos, and the Beloved Disciple.
A causa della loro personalità impulsiva, entrambi i fratelli furono soprannominati "Boanerges" ("Figli del tuono") e furono tra i primi discepoli a unirsi a Gesù Cristo.
Secondo i Vangeli sinottici, Giacomo e Giovanni erano su una barca con il padre che riparava le reti quando Gesù li chiamò a seguirlo.
Giacomo fu uno dei tre prescelti che assistettero alla Trasfigurazione (metamorfosi), alla figlia risorta di Giairo e all'agonia nel Getsemani.
Achievements
St James, o St Lago come si scrive in spagnolo, è anche il grande patrono militare della Spagna. Tuttavia, la sua missione di difendere la Chiesa cristiana dagli invasori fu rinviata a dopo la sua morte.
Durante la famosa battaglia di Clavijo, apparve inaspettatamente su un destriero bianco latte, sventolando uno stendardo bianco e conducendo i cristiani alla vittoria.
This manifestation occurred in response to the soldiers’ use of his name as the battle cry on that particular day, “Sant lago!” As a result, the ancient city of Santiago was named after him, and the cathedral was built in his honor.
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Saint Paul the Apostle Church (Westerville, Ohio) - stained glass, arcade, Saint James the GreaterLife Lessons
Nonostante tutto ciò che Giacomo ha passato come discepolo di Gesù, il suola fede è rimasta traballante until the resurrection. When he and his brother asked Jesus for the honor of sitting beside him in glory, Jesus only promised them a share of his suffering (Mark 10:35; Mark 10:36; Mark 10:37; Mark 10:38; Mark 10:39; Mark 10:40; Mark 10:41; Mark 10:42; Mark 10:43; Mark 10:44; Mark 10:45).
Stavano scoprendo che il più grande chiamata di un seguace di Gesùè servire gli altri. Seguire Gesù Cristo può portare ad avversità, persecuzione e persino alla morte, ma la ricompensa è la vita eterna con lui in cielo.
Travels
Un testo apocrifo noto come Il Vangelo dei Dodici suggeriva nel I secolo che quando lo Spirito Santo discese sugli apostoli a Pentecoste (Atti 2), ognuno di loro fu autorizzato a parlare la lingua delle persone che erano chiamati a raggiungere (come il Torre di Babele, ma al contrario). James parlava latino, parlato principalmente nella metà occidentale dell'Impero Romano.
Tuttavia, è stato solo centinaia di anni dopo che qualcuno ha suggerito a James di recarsi in Spagna.
Un testo noto come Breviario degli Apostoli, scritto nel VI secolo, affermava che Giacomo diffuse il Vangelo in Spagna e fu sepolto da qualche parte vicino al mare, a ovest della Spagna.
Questa affermazione è stata ripetuta in poesie, inni, biografie e commenti nel settimo e nell'ottavo secolo. All'inizio del IX secolo, si dice che una stella luminosa abbia guidato un pastore alla tomba di San Giacomo in Galizia, in quella che oggi è conosciuta come Santiago de Compostela.
Per fare ciò, Giacomo avrebbe dovuto lasciare Gerusalemme per evangelizzare la Spagna, quindi tornare a Gerusalemme per essere giustiziato nel 44 d.C., e quindi far trasportare i suoi resti in Spagna per essere sepolti.
All'epoca, questa leggenda fu ampiamente accettata e il luogo di sepoltura divenne uno dei pellegrinaggi cristiani più popolari. Tuttavia, la maggior parte degli studiosi moderni ha trovato poche prove a sostegno del ministero di Giacomo in Spagna o della sua presunta sepoltura lì.
Anche Paul lo fa apparire meno credibile. In Romani 15, dice,
“It has always been my ambition to preach the gospel where Christ was unknown so that I would not be building on someone else’s foundation” (Romans 15:20),
and he plans to go to Spain next (Romans 15:23; Romans 15:24).
Nessuno ha portato il Vangelo in Spagna, ma sarebbe strano che Paolo dicesse:
"Preferisco andare dove nessuno ha diffuso il Vangelo prima, motivo per cui vado dove è andato James".
The majority of scholars believe James never made it to Spain. He died in Jerusalem, early in the Christian movement. This Spanish missionary journey was not mentioned again until the sixth century, and the discovery of his burial site was simply too fantastical. Despite its mythical origins, this pilgrimage, known as the Camino de Santiago, has remained popular to this day.
Lucas Cranach the Elder, Saint James the GreaterSan Giacomo con Gesù
Giacomo era uno degli apostoli che cercavano potere e autorità sugli altri, cosa che Gesù castigò:
“And Zebedee’s sons, James and John, come to him, saying, “Master, we would that thou shouldest do for us whatever we shall desire.” And he said to them, “What do you want me to do for you?” They said to him, “Grant us a seat in thy glory, one on thy right hand, and the other on thy left.”
(Matthew 10:35; Matthew 10:36; Matthew 10:37; Matthew 10:38; Matthew 10:39; Matthew 10:40)
Gesù usa questa occasione per ribadire la sua lezione su come una persona che vuole essere “grande” nel regno di Dio deve imparare ad essere il “minimo” qui sulla terra, servendo tutti gli altri e anteponendo i propri bisogni e desideri ai propri.
Non solo Giacomo e Giovanni sono puniti per aver cercato la loro gloria, ma anche il resto dei discepoli è punito per esserne gelosi.
Questa è una delle poche volte nella Bibbia in cui si cita Gesù che ha molto da dire sul potere politico. Si concentra su questioni religiose per la maggior parte del tempo. Nel capitolo 8, ha messo in guardia contro la tentazione del "lievito dei farisei... e del lievito di Erode", ma quando si tratta di dettagli, si è sempre concentrato sui problemi dei farisei.
Statue of Saint James, Son of Zebedee Arrest
James was not the first Christian martyr, as Stephen was, who was stoned to death in Acts 7:54; Acts 7:55; Acts 7:56; Acts 7:57; Acts 7:58; Acts 7:59 Acts 7:60. James died as a result of being beheaded, as recorded in the Book of Acts (Acts 12:1; Acts 12:2; Acts 12:3): “About that time, Herod laid violent hands on some of the church’s members.” He killed James, John’s brother, with the sword, and when he saw that it pleased the Jews, he arrested Peter as well.
Questo avveniva durante il periodo degli Azzimi”. Di conseguenza, l'apostolo Giacomo fu il primo a morire come martire. Solo un apostolo, ironia della sorte, sfuggì alla morte per la sua fede, e quello era suo fratello, l'apostolo Giovanni.
The Death of James
Martiri e confessori sono i due tipi di santi. Un martire cristiano è qualcuno che viene giustiziato per le sue convinzioni cristiane. I confessori sono persone che sono morte per cause naturali.
In 44 AD, King Herod Agrippa I captured and beheaded James for heresy after he made the perilous journey back to Jerusalem to pay his respects. Even though James died in Jerusalem, his ashes were returned to his beloved Galicia, and a church was built over them. This was the beginning of Santiago de Compostela’s cathedral, and the body of St. James is said to be buried there to this day.
Saint James the GreaterKey Takeaway
Perché era uno degli apostoli più schietti, e dato chere Erode killed James, it could have been James’ proclivity to speak boldly for Christ and speak against the evil that Herod was well known for. In any case, the Apostle James was completely transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit.
He was impulsive, outspoken, easily provoked to anger, and highly impulsive, and had a so-called “hair trigger” at one time, but like John, who became known as “the apostle whom Jesus loved” (John 13:23), he became a new creation in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17) and was forever changed, and today is one of the 12 apostles who will rule or judge the 12 tribes of Israel in God’s coming kingdom (Matthew 19:28). That was the Apostle, James.
Riassunto
Giacomo fu uno dei primi dodici discepoli. Quando Gesù chiamò i fratelli, Giacomo e Giovanni erano pescatori sul mare di Galilea con il padre Zebedeo. Lasciarono subito il padre e la loro attività per seguire il giovane rabbino. Poiché James è sempre menzionato per primo, molto probabilmente era il più anziano dei due fratelli.
Jesus invited James, John, and Peter three times to witness events that no one else witnessed: the raising of Jairus’ daughter from the dead (Mark 5:37; Mark 5:38; Mark 5:39; Mark 5:40; Mark 5:41; Mark 5:42; Mark 5:43; Mark 5:44; Mark 5:45; Mark 5:46; Mark 5:47), the transfiguration (Matthew 17:1; Matthew 17:2; Matthew 17:3), and Jesus’ agony in the Garden of Gethsemane (Matthew 26:36; Matthew 26:37).
James the Greater Apostle Hajdudorog FrameMa James non era al di sopra di fare errori grossolani. Quando un villaggio samaritano rifiutò Gesù, lui e Giovanni desiderarono evocare il fuoco dal cielo. Di conseguenza, furono soprannominati "Boanerges" o "figlio del tuono". La madre di Giacomo e Giovanni è andata troppo oltre quando ha chiesto a Gesù di dare ai suoi figli posti speciali nel suo regno.
Because of his devotion to Jesus, James was the first of the twelve apostles to be martyred. On the order of King Herod Agrippa I of Judea, he was killed with the sword around 44 A.D., as part of the general persecution of the early church.
Nel Nuovo Testamento, ci sono altri due uomini di nome Giacomo: Giacomo, figlio di Alfeo, un altro degli apostoli scelti da Cristo, e Giacomo, fratello del Signore, capo della chiesa di Gerusalemme e autore del libro di Giacomo.
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#2. Where was Saint James the Greater buried?
#3. James the Greater was thought to be the cousin of who?
#4. James the Greater witnessed the resurrection of which person's daughter?
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#6. What other name is Saint James the greater known for?
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#10. Who Canonized St James the Greater?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is James in the Bible?
James the Greater is one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ in the New Testament of the Bible. He is also known as James son of Zebedee or James the son of Alphaeus. According to the Bible, James was a fisherman before becoming one of Jesus’ disciples. He is considered one of the leaders of the early Christian church in Jerusalem. In the Bible, he is often mentioned alongside his brother John, who was also an apostle. Tradition holds that James the Greater was martyred for his faith.
What miracles did Saint James the Greater perform?
According to the Book of Acts, Saint James the Greater performed a number of miracles, including:
-Healing the sick
-Raising the dead
-Casting out demons
He was also responsible for bringing one of the first Gentile converts to Christianity, which was converted following a vision of Jesus. James the Greater played a significant role in the early Christian church in Jerusalem and was known for his leadership and faith.
Why is the scallop shell the symbol of St James?
The scallop shell is the symbol of Saint James the Greater because of its association with the Camino de Santiago, also known as the Way of St. James. The Camino de Santiago is a pilgrimage route that leads to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Spain, where the remains of Saint James are believed to be buried. Pilgrims who made the journey to Santiago would often collect scallop shells as a memento of their journey and as a sign that they had completed the pilgrimage. In time, the scallop shell became a symbol of Saint James and the Camino, and it continues to be used as such today.
Where is the tomb of St James?
The tomb of Saint James the Greater is believed to be located in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, Spain. According to tradition, the remains of Saint James were brought to the city of Santiago by a group of monks in the 8th century. The cathedral was built over the tomb, and it has been a major pilgrimage site for Christians for over 1000 years. The tomb of Saint James is located in the Apse of the Cathedral and is considered to be one of the most important shrines of the Catholic Church. Many Christians make a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela to visit the tomb of Saint James as part of the Camino de Santiago.
What is Saint James the Greater known for?
Saint James the Greater, also known as James son of Zebedee, was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ, a leader of the early Christian church in Jerusalem, performed miracles, and was known for his association with the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage and his remains are believed to be buried in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Spain. He is considered a Saint by the Catholic, Orthodox, and Anglican churches.
What is St James the Greater symbol?
The scallop shell is the symbol of Saint James the Greater, it is associated with him because of its association with the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route and it is collected by the pilgrims as a sign of completion.
Resources
https://followthecamino.com/it/blog/storia-dell-apostolo-saint-james/
https://www.learnreligions.com/profile-of-apostle-james-701062
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_the_Great
https://overviewbible.com/saint-james/
https://www.ultreyatours.com/blog/the-legend-of-the-apostle-saint-james-life-burial/
https://www.learnreligions.com/james-the-apostle-profile-and-biography-248809
