Origins & Early Life

Jude the Apostle (Koine Greek: Ἰούδας Ἰακώβου, romanized: Ioúdas Iakóbou) was one of the Apostles in the New Testament. He is generally identified as Thaddeus (Θαδδαῖος; Old Armenian: Թադէոս; Coptic: ⲑⲁⲇⲇⲉⲟⲥ) and is also variously called Judas Thaddaeus, Jude Thaddaeus, Judas son of James, Judas of James, Jude of James, or Lebbaeus. He is sometimes identified with Jude, the brother of Jesus, but is clearly distinguished from Judas Iscariot, the disciple who betrayed Jesus prior to his crucifixion. Catholic writer Michal Hunt suggests that Judas Thaddaeus became known as Jude after early translators of the New Testament from Greek into English sought to distinguish him from Judas Iscariot and subsequently abbreviated his forename.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

Most versions of the New Testament in languages other than English and French refer to Judas and Jude by the same name. The Armenian Apostolic Church honors Thaddeus along with Saint Bartholomew as its patron saints. In the Catholic Church, he is the patron saint of desperate cases and lost causes. Jude Thaddeus is commonly depicted with a club. He is also often shown in icons with a flame around his head.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

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