Era
Apostolic
Tribe
Not Named in Scripture
Roles
Biography
Judas son of James is the apostle named by Luke and Acts, distinct from Judas Iscariot .
Tradition note: The Thaddaeus named in Matthew and Mark is often harmonized with Judas son of James and Jude, and this site labels that as traditional harmonization rather than silent certainty .
In Scripture
Place in the Line
Judas is not in the line to Jesus.