Jesus the Son of Man · Character
James
The brother of Jesus, who becomes a leader in the early church.
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First appearance: James the Brother of the Lord
James shows up with force in Rafca the Bride of Cana. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Narrator of the chapter; reflects on his fear and shame after fleeing from Jesus' arrest.
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In James the Brother of the Lord: Narrator of the chapter; reflects on his fear and shame after fleeing from Jesus' arrest.
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- Aftermath
- Closing
Claudius’s sudden, involuntary loss of composure—a hardened veteran who has faced death without fear now rende…
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