Did James the Just Eat Meat? Historical Evidence and Interpretations
                                
                                
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                                According to the early Church historian Hegesippus, James the Just 'drank no wine nor strong drink, nor did he eat flesh'. This primary source evidence directly addresses the question of whether James the Just ate meat and paints a clear picture of his dietary practices, a detail often overlooked in modern discourse.