Long form biography of Thaddeus also called Jude or Judas son of James. Thaddeus appears in the apostolic lists and in later tradition is sometimes associated with the short epistle bearing the name Jude though authorship is debated. The epistle attributed to Jude offers pastoral exhortation warnings against false teaching and a call to persevere in faith. Tradition credits Thaddeus with missionary journeys in Syria Persia and surrounding regions and with a martyrdom that testifies to his pastoral courage. His legacy is pastoral vigilance and concern for doctrinal integrity.

Jude 1:1; Matthew 10:3; Mark 3:18