Jacob of Bethlehem in Galilee
Powerful character from Bethlehem in Galilee who became the murderer of the wealthy Joel, husband of his mistress. He accuses the young Abel of this crime.[1]
He is suddenly struck by Jesus, like his accomplices Aser and Joel’s servant, with immediate leprosy. The young Abel later returns to try to convert him:"He is a demon. Principal guilty party, already an adulterer when he became a murderer. From his mouth come hatred and blasphemy, from his Heart come hatred and cruelty. But I do not despair of saving him. I will return... Once, twice, as many times as necessary with help, with love. I will make him love me. If he can come to love me, he will listen to me; if he listens to me, he will end up believing in You. That is what I want."[2]
His name
יעקב
Jacob (Ia'acob) or James: etymologically: "he who supplants" or "God protects" - Historical: Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebecca, twin brother of Esau, who took the name Israel after wrestling with the angel.
Where is he mentioned in the work?
EMV 248 EMV 475