James Bible Quiz
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Who was James' father?
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1. Who was James' father?
- A) Alphaeus
- B) Zebedee (correct answer)
- C) Salome
- D) Peter
Answer: Zebedee. James' father was Zebedee, as noted in the Gospels. Matthew 4:21
2. What was James' occupation before following Jesus?
- A) Pharisee
- B) Fisherman (correct answer)
- C) Tax collector
- D) Carpenter
Answer: Fisherman. James was a fisherman before becoming an apostle. Matthew 4:21
3. Which book is traditionally attributed to James?
- A) Book of Revelation
- B) Book of John
- C) Book of Acts
- D) Book of James (correct answer)
Answer: Book of James. The Epistle of James is traditionally attributed to him. James 1
4. Who was James' mother?
- A) Salome (correct answer)
- B) Elizabeth
- C) Martha
- D) Mary
Answer: Salome. James' mother was Salome, as mentioned in the Gospels. Mark 15:40
5. What does the name James mean?
- A) Follower
- B) Supplanter (correct answer)
- C) Leader
- D) Servant
Answer: Supplanter. The name James means 'Supplanter' or 'one who follows.' Matthew 4:21
6. Which role did James hold among the apostles?
- A) Disciple
- B) Betrayer
- C) Preacher
- D) Apostle (correct answer)
Answer: Apostle. James was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus. Matthew 10:2
7. What is a notable theme of the Book of James?
- A) Parables
- B) Faith without works (correct answer)
- C) Miracles
- D) Prophecy
Answer: Faith without works. A notable theme of the Book of James is that faith without works is dead. James 2:26
8. Who is often referred to as James the Just?
- A) James, son of Alphaeus
- B) James, the fisherman
- C) James, brother of Jesus (correct answer)
- D) James, son of Zebedee
Answer: James, brother of Jesus. James, brother of Jesus, is often called James the Just. Galatians 1:19
9. What city is closely associated with James' ministry?
- A) Nazareth
- B) Bethlehem
- C) Jerusalem (correct answer)
- D) Capernaum
Answer: Jerusalem. James is closely associated with Jerusalem, where he served as bishop. The Acts of the Apostles 15
10. Who was James' brother among the apostles?
- A) Peter
- B) Matthew
- C) John (correct answer)
- D) Andrew
Answer: John. James' brother was John, and they were both fishermen. Matthew 4:21