You are hereHomeBible ReviewJune 2003Bringing James Out of the Shadows See John Painter, Just James: The Brother of James in History and Tradition (Minneapolis: Fortress, 1999), pp. 43–44. Eusebius suggested it was the death of the first martyr, Stephen, that allowed James to take charge. Join the BAS Library! Already a library member? Log in here. Institution user? Log in with your IP address.