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Jesus' brother who went from skeptic to leader of the Jerusalem church
Historically Verified
Josephus independently described the execution of James, the brother of Jesus, around AD 62. A bone box carved with 'James son of Joseph brother of Jesus' surfaced in 2002, though its authenticity is debated.
open_in_newDidn't believe in Jesus during His ministry, but became a believer after the resurrection. Led the church in Jerusalem and wrote the book of James — all about putting faith into action. Note: there's also James son of Zebedee (John's brother), one of the Twelve, who was martyred in Acts 12.