James Alpheus

James Alpheus was one of the twin apostles, 26 years old when chosen, married with three children, a fisherman living near Kheresa. He and his brother Judas were almost identical in personal appearance, mental characteristics, and spiritual perception (139:10.2). They were the least of all the apostles and they knew it and felt cheerful about it (139:10.5). They never interrupted Jesus' discourses with questions and understood very little of the philosophical discussions. But they were good-natured, simple-minded helpers, big-hearted, kind, and generous (139:10.8). James especially loved Jesus because of the Master's simplicity (139:10.6).