Though James, the Brother of Jesus began his life doubting the messiahship, he ended with a strong confidence and a great social conscience towards the needy of body and soul. He became the most visible of the leaders of the Jerusalem church, a mentor and adviser to the great evangelists of his time. In 2002 an ossuary was discovered in Israel allegedly containing the remains of James. This discovery led to a renewed interest in this rather obscure person and his contributions to early Christianity, and this book covers biblical references, commentaries, and other research on this man who...

An examination of The Family of Jesus Christ gives Christians deeper insight into the human side of the Savior.

The book begins with the unusual histories of the four women included in Matthew's ancestral lineup, some of whom were not of Jewish background, all of whom had less than perfect pasts. Author James Byers then walks the reader through the story of Jesus' earthly mother, father, brothers, and cousins. Their lives, as each comes to see His real purpose, are reflective of Christ's message and manner. A common man, yet the most uncommon of any man, Jesus lived humbly...