James the brother of Jesus as the leader of the Jerusalem church; Acts 15 and 1 Corinthians 15 as key evidence for his role and resurrection witness
Transition to James as the third focal figure
James the brother of Jesus led (or co-led) the Jerusalem church, with apparent authority demonstrated in Acts 15 (the Jerusalem Council). 1 Corinthians 15 — the earliest creedal statement in the NT, likely formulated within 2-7 years of the resurrection, possibly as early as 2-3 months — lists James among the specific resurrection witnesses: Jesus appeared to Cephas (Peter), then to the Twelve, then to 500 brothers at once, then to James, then to all the Apostles, then to Paul.
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@No_Sugar_m8 @smashbaals Why would you say that Jewish believers held contempt for Paul? Paul was accepted by the leaders and members of the Jerusalem church. There were letters circulating supposedly from him but which were forgeries, so he has re...
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