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The Martyrdom of James the Less

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Ecclesiastical History

James the Less is supposed by some to have been the brother of our Lord, by a former wife of Joseph. This is very doubtful, and accords too much with the belief that Mary never had any other children except … Continue reading →

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The Martyrdom of Apostle Matthew

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Ecclesiastical History

Apostle Matthew Whose occupation was that of a toll-gatherer, was born at Nazareth. He wrote his gospel in Hebrew, which was afterwards translated into Greek by James the Less. The scene of his labors was Parthia, and Ethiopia, in which … Continue reading →

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