Saint james the less biography templates

May 3

When they lived:

St. James the Lesser, also known as James the Just, is believed to have lived during the first century AD. His exact birth and death dates are not definitively known, but he is thought to have been born around 1 AD and died around 62 AD.

Where they lived:

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James the Lesser lived in Jerusalem, a city of immense historical and religious significance, nestled in the heart of the Holy Land. As a central hub of trade, culture, and spirituality, Jerusalem provided the backdrop for many key events in his life.

Notable world events during the time of their life:

• Roman-Jewish War (66-73 AD): St.

  James lived during a tumultuous period marked by conflicts between the Jewish population and Roman authorities. The Roman-Jewish War, which started a few years after his death, resulted in the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 AD and had a profound impact on the Jewish diaspora.

• Great Fire of Rome (64 AD): A devastating fire swept throu