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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