Extracts. How St. James the Greater went to Spain, and how his relics were sent to Compostela. From "The Golden Legend," by Jacobus de Voragine, translated by Granger Ryan and Helmut Ripperger. Illustrated.

An account of the life of St. James, and the legend behind the pilgrimage to his shrine at Santiago de Compostela. Illustrated.

Illustrated profile.

Profile. With prayer in traditional and contemporary language.

Short hagiography, by Karen Rae Keck.

Reflection on this saint's life, by Terry Matz.

What can be known of St. James, son of Zebedee and brother of John, from Scripture. Also discusses the tradition that St. James preached in Spain and that his body was translated to Compostela.

Painting of the saint by El Greco. Also a brief biography of the apostle and description of St. James in art.

The story of this saint. Suitable for children.