Zebedee

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SCHOLARLY AND FICTIONAL WORKS: see Category:Zebedee (subject)

According to Christian tradition Zebedee was the father of two disciples of Jesus---John and James.

Overview

Very little is known about this character apart from his being the father of John and James. The Gospel of Mark says the Zedebee was a fisherman, had a boat and "hired servants." His wife also is recorded in the Gospel of Matthew among the disciples of Jesus.

Zebedee in ancient sources

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Zebedee in scholarship

Zebedee in literature and the arts

References

/ [[]] / In: Dictionary of New Testament Background (2000 Evans & Porter), dictionary,

/ [[]] / In: The Anchor Bible Dictionary (1992 Freedman), dictionary,

External links

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