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S8 Ep246: JAMES THE JUST AS TRUE SUCCESSOR Colleague James Tabor. Tabor asserts James, Jesus's brother, was the movement's true successor, not Peter. Citing Acts and the Gospel of Thomas, he notes James led the Jerusalem council and stood at the cross. Tabor argues

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🗓️ 26 December 2025

⏱️ 7 minutes

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JAMES THE JUST AS TRUE SUCCESSOR Colleague James Tabor. Tabor asserts James, Jesus's brother, was the movement's true successor, not Peter. Citing Acts and the Gospel of Thomas, he notes James led the Jerusalem council and stood at the cross. Tabor argues the "beloved disciple" entrusted with Mary's care was this blood brother, not Johnthe fisherman. NUMBER 4
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0:00.0

Ramadan is a time to reflect, connect and experience the world more meaningfully.

0:07.0

In Abu Dhabi, Curiosity leads the way through adventure, wildlife and moments of wonder,

0:14.0

culture, movement and well-being create lasting connections, while shared tables and rich flavors turn every meal into a story.

0:24.3

Travel deeper, travel richer. Experience Abu Dhabi.

0:34.6

I'm John Batchew with Professor James Tabor, The Lost Mary is the book.

0:39.7

At Golgotha, at the cross, as Jesus is in pain,

0:45.8

and he makes a remark to marry and one other person with Mary.

0:51.8

The disciples have run away, and therefore, who is it that's standing there

0:56.9

that Jesus asked to take care of his mother? James Tabor points out that it's James

1:04.4

the brother. Therein lies a problem, and it can't be solved if Jesus is the product is the creation of a woman who was

1:14.8

never known for having a husband or a father of her child and James becomes critical what is

1:23.6

what do we need to know about James at Golgoth? Was he ready to take up the burden of the disciples?

1:30.3

Well, look, John, everyone knows, who knows anything about the Bible, something that's not true.

1:37.6

And that is, this unnamed disciple.

1:40.1

He's called the disciple that Jesus loved.

1:42.5

He's at the Last Supper.

1:44.1

That's when he's introduced. He's at the Last Supper.

1:45.2

That's when he's introduced.

1:46.8

He leans on Jesus' breast.

1:51.5

Everybody knows that's the fisherman, Peter, Andrew, James, and John.

1:53.0

That's John the fisherman, right?

1:59.6

Yet, that tradition doesn't start until Irenaeus in 180.

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