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What were the early followers of Jesus called?
The earliest followers of Jesus were apocalyptic Jewish Christians. The inclusion of gentiles in the developing early Christian Church caused a schism between Judaism and Jewish Christianity during the first two centuries of the Christian Era.
What are the disciples called?
List of the Twelve Apostles as identified by the Bible
| Gospel of Matthew | Gospel of Mark | Acts of the Apostles |
|---|---|---|
| Simon (“who is called Peter”) | Simon (“he surnamed Peter”) | Peter |
| Andrew (“his [Peter’s] brother”) | Andrew | Andrew |
| James (“son of Zebedee”) | James (“son of Zebedee”) / one of the “Boanerges” | James |
What is Jesus called?
Jesus, also called Jesus Christ, Jesus of Galilee, or Jesus of Nazareth, (born c.
Who were the first four disciples of Jesus?
However, the first four disciples of Jesus were Peter, Andrew, James, and John (the sons of Zebedee).