Ellen Chat Conversation

Ellen White’s writings in the provided documents focus extensively on James the son of Zebedee, one of the twelve disciples, rather than James the brother of Jesus. Based on the documents provided, there is no information available regarding the conversion of James the brother of Jesus. The James described in these records was the brother of John, and together they were among the first to leave everything to follow Christ. Ellen White noted that "John and his brother James had been among the first group who had forsaken home and friends to be with Him" (HLv 363.4). This James was part of the inner circle of three who "sought every opportunity of coming into close contact with their Master" (Ed 87.1). While the documents do not mention the brother of Jesus, they do describe the spiritual journey and character of James the disciple. He and his brother were known as the "sons of thunder" and were described as "proud, ambitious, combative" (Ed 87.1). Despite these traits, they "longed to be honored with as close connection" with Jesus as possible (DA 548.1). Eventually, this James proved his devotion through sacrifice, as he was the "first of the brethren to perish with the sword" (DA 548.7). Because the provided documents do not address James the brother of Jesus, I cannot provide details on his specific conversion from this context. I would be happy to search for information on James the son of Zebedee or other related topics regarding the disciples. --- 💡 **You might also want to explore:** • What did Ellen White say about the character of James and John as the "sons of thunder"? • How did James the son of Zebedee eventually face his death according to her writings? • What was the significance of the request made by the mother of James and John for positions of honor?