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  1. Q1. In the lists of the twelve apostles found in the Synoptic Gospels, the second apostle named James is identified as the son of whom?
  2. Q2. By what common nickname is James son of Alphaeus often known to distinguish him from the son of Zebedee?
  3. Q3. Which other disciple is also identified as a 'son of Alphaeus' in the Gospel of Mark?
  4. Q4. In the lists of apostles in Matthew, Mark, and Luke, James son of Alphaeus is consistently grouped near which other apostle?
  5. Q5. According to Mark 15:40, who was the mother of James the Less (often identified as James son of Alphaeus)?
  6. Q6. Who was the brother of James the Less mentioned alongside him in Mark 15:40?
  7. Q7. Which book of the New Testament provides the final mention of James son of Alphaeus in the company of the other apostles?
  8. Q8. What is the primary reason James son of Alphaeus is referred to as 'The Less'?
  9. Q9. In the list of the twelve in Matthew 10, which apostle follows James son of Alphaeus?
  10. Q10. Unlike James the son of Zebedee, what is notable about James son of Alphaeus in the Gospel of John?
  11. Q11. James son of Alphaeus is often associated with the 'brothers of the Lord.' Which individual is typically cited as his brother in this tradition?
  12. Q12. What does the New Testament say about the occupation of James son of Alphaeus?
  13. Q13. According to church tradition (outside the Bible), in which region did James son of Alphaeus primarily preach?
  14. Q14. How is James son of Alphaeus usually depicted in Christian art and iconography to symbolize his martyrdom?
  15. Q15. Which Mary present at the resurrection is often identified as the mother of James son of Alphaeus?
  16. Q16. In the Book of Acts, who is the 'James' that eventually becomes the leader of the Jerusalem Council?
  17. Q17. What is the meaning of the name 'Alphaeus' in the context of the New Testament?
  18. Q18. In Luke 6:16, which apostle is identified by the name of a father called James?
  19. Q19. In the grouping of the twelve, James son of Alphaeus is usually listed in which position?
  20. Q20. If James son of Alphaeus is indeed 'James the Less', what role did his mother play in the ministry of Jesus?