James the Greater
Illustrated profile.
Apostle St James the Greater
Painting of the saint by El Greco. Also a brief biography of the apostle and description of St. James in art.
The Legend of Santiago
Extracts. How St. James the Greater went to Spain, and how his relics were sent to Compostela. From "The Golden Legend," by Jacobus de Voragine, translated by Granger Ryan and Helmut Ripperger. Illustrated.
St. James the Apostle
An account of the life of St. James, and the legend behind the pilgrimage to his shrine at Santiago de Compostela. Illustrated.
Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Society: St. James the Greater
The story of this saint. Suitable for children.
Catholic Encyclopedia: St. James the Greater
What can be known of St. James, son of Zebedee and brother of John, from Scripture. Also discusses the tradition that St. James preached in Spain and that his body was translated to Compostela.
James bar-Zebedee, Apostle
Profile. With prayer in traditional and contemporary language.
Catholic Online: St. James the Greater
Reflection on this saint's life, by Terry Matz.
Saint James the Great
Four miniatures from three medieval manuscripts.
James
Short hagiography, by Karen Rae Keck.
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