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The tradition of James in Spain

A journey of James, son of Zebedee · 1st century AD

A Spanish tradition sends James to preach in Iberia before his return and martyrdom in Jerusalem — the origin of Santiago de Compostela.

  1. Jerusalem · c. AD 33 — Sent out with the Twelve
  2. Iberia — By tradition preaches in Spain
  3. Jerusalem · c. AD 44 — Returns; first apostle martyred, under Agrippa I

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