Alphaeus
biblical character (Gospel of Mark)
Alphaeus is a man mentioned in the New Testament seemingly as the father of two of the Twelve Apostles: Matthew the Evangelist and James, son of Alphaeus. However, Mark 2:14 in Codex Bezae uses the name Levi rather than Matthew. It is therefore highly probable that the Alphaeus mentioned in the names "James son of Alphaeus" and "Levi son of Alphaeus" are the same person called Alphaeus.
Related people
- Matthew the Apostle parent of
Commemorated
How we know
Recorded as a historical figure.
Also recorded as
- Alphaeus possibly same