Question 43
Persecution of the Early ChurchThe first apostolic martyr was
- A.Judas Iscariot.
- B.James, the brother of John.
- C.Simon Peter.
- D.James, the son of Alphaeus.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (James, the brother of John.)
Explanation
Herod killed James the brother of John with the sword (Acts 12:2).