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James

Name of apostle killed by Herod, also name of half brother of Jesus who was an elder (not an apostle), who was the leader of the church in Jerusalem, and who wrote an epistle of the New Testament

Jeremiah

Old Testament prophet that prophesied about a new covenant when the law would be in the minds hearts of God's people

Joel

Old Testament prophet who spoke of a future outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Peter quoted him in his speech on the Day of Pentecost in Acts 2.

Josephus

Jewish historian from the first century. Wrote Antiquities.