There is huge confusion about the identity of the New Testament person called “John.” Tradition and modern research attach contradicting identities to various Johns, which makes it hard to cut through the jumble and find the historical core of this …
James “the Greater” was one of Jesus’ closest disciples, but he is often eclipsed by his more famous brother John. In this article, I will take a look at what we can know about this apostle, trying to shape a …
Who were the followers of Jesus? For my next book in the REIGN OF GOD series, I’ve started researching the lives of Jesus’ most important disciples. Because great stories emerge from great characters, I’m creating personality profiles for the folks …