Bible Characters You Should Know
The people behind the stories — who they were and why they matter.
Jesus
Jesus of Nazareth is the central figure of Christianity. Christians believe he is the Son of God who lived, died, and...
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Jonah famously tried to run from God and ended up in the belly of a great fish. His story is about God's mercy...
Learn more →Joseph
Joseph was sold into slavery by his own brothers but rose to become the second most powerful man in Egypt. His story is...
Learn more →Mary (Mother of Jesus)
Mary was a young Jewish woman from Nazareth chosen by God to be the mother of Jesus. Her faith and willingness changed...
Learn more →Mary Magdalene
Mary Magdalene was one of Jesus' most devoted followers. She was the first person to see the risen Christ, making her...
Learn more →Moses
Moses led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt and received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai. He's one of...
Learn more →Noah
Noah was the man God chose to build an ark and preserve life on earth during the great flood. He's remembered as a...
Learn more →Paul
Paul went from persecuting Christians to becoming Christianity's most influential missionary and theologian. He wrote...
Learn more →Peter
Peter was a fisherman who became Jesus' most prominent disciple. Bold and impulsive, he became the leader of the early...
Learn more →Ruth
Ruth was a Moabite woman who chose to follow her mother-in-law Naomi back to Israel. Her loyalty and love led her into...
Learn more →Samson
Samson was an Israelite judge with supernatural strength who fought the Philistines. His weakness for Delilah led to...
Learn more →Sarah
Sarah was Abraham's wife and the mother of Isaac. She waited decades for God's promise of a child and became one of the...
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