The Bible is a collection of texts considered to be authoritative or sacred in Christianity, although there are some differences in the books included in the canons of various Christian denominations or groups. Topics related to any Bible character or characters are appropriate for this category. These may include any of the Bible authors, or the prophets, kinds or priests who are named in the Bible record, as well as the people for whom the Tribes of Israel were named, or any other Old Testament character, from the time of Adam and Eve. Also appropriate for this category are New Testament characters, such as Mary and Joseph, the mother and stepfather of Jesus, the apostles or any of the named disciples, as well as other early Christian believers. Significant non-believers who are named in the Bible text, such as the secular rulers or others who may have acted in opposition to the work of the Church in the time of Jesus and his apostles, are also appropriate for this category. Wherever there are several sited devoted to any one or a specific group of Bible characters, a subcategory might be created. Separate categories exist within this directory for God the Father, Jesus the Son, the Holy Spirt, and Satan. Old Testament characters might include, but are not at all limited to, Cain and Abel, Abraham, David, Enoch, Esther, Isaiah, Jacob, Joseph, Joshua, Methuselah, Miriam, Moses, Noah, Ruth, Samuel, Saul, and Solomon. New Testament characters might include the brothers of Jesus, Anna, Apollos, Aquila, Barnabas, Caiaphas, Herod Antipas, John the Baptist, Joseph of Arimathea, Lazarus, Matthias, Nicodemus, Philemon, Pontius Pilate, Priscilla, Silas, Simeon, Stephen, Timothy, Titus, or Zechariah, to name a few. Topics referring to any group of Bible characters are also appropriate for this category.
Recommended Resources
About Bible Prophecy: Biblical People
Arranged in chronological order, the site features a biographical overview of several individuals in the Bible, including each of the 12 apostles, the people making up the 12 tribes of Israel, the 15 judges of Israel, as well as Aaron, Abdon, Abel, Abiathar, Abigail the sister of King David, Abigail the wife of King David, several people named Abihail, and many others. Bible prophecies sorted by theme and prophet are also featured.
http://aboutbibleprophecy.com/people.htm
Ancient History Encyclopedia: Moses
Living around 1400 BCE, Moses is one of the most important religious figures in world history, as he is claimed by the religions of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and Bahai. as a significant prophet of God, and the founder of monotheistic belief. His story is told here, not only from the Bible record but from secular historians and classical writers as well. Exodus as history theory is narrated.
http://www.ancient.eu/Moses/
Behind the Name: Biblical Names
Offering a focus of the historical meanings of names, the site lists several Biblical names in alphabetical order, giving the origins of the name, as well as the meanings behind the name. A brief synopsis of the role that the character played in the Bible record is also discussed. Names may be browsed alphabetically, which is the default, or filtered by gender or through other options.
https://www.behindthename.com/names/usage/biblical
Known primarily as the man who hesitantly ordered the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, persuaded by the Jewish authorities, Pontius Pilate was the Roman procurator in Judea from AD 26-36, according to the account in Luke 3:1. Non-biblical accounts of his life can be found as well, and these are mentioned here, including a letter from Agrippa I, in which Pontius Pilate is severely judged.
http://www.bible-history.com/pontius_pilate/
BiblePath: The Twelve Apostles
The Twelve were the earliest disciples of Jesus. William Steuart McBernie has written a book entitles, “The Search for the Twelve Apostles,” which answers questions about the fate of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. The book may be purchased online, but biographical information on Simon Peter, Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew, James, Jude, Simon, Judas and Matthias, who replaced Judas, are featured.
http://www.biblepath.com/apostles.html
Biblical Training: Brothers of Jesus
James, Joses (Joseph), Simon, and Judas are identified as the brothers of Jesus, the uterine brothers of Jesus, or his stepbrothers, as they were born of Mary, as was Jesus, but Joseph was their father, whereas Jesus was conceived through the Holy Spirit. Some Christian interpretations hold that they were cousins of Jesus, and not brothers. Bible passages referring to the brothers of Christ are posted, along with interpretations of their relationship to Jesus by various early church writers.
https://www.biblicaltraining.org/library/brothers-jesus
Christ Centered Mail: Bible Profiles
Offering concise biographical sketches of Bible characters in alphabetical order, the site gives the meaning of the person's name, and his or her relationship to other Bible characters, occupation, and the act or role for which the character is best known for. Bible profile cards with red characters depict heroes and heroines, while those with black characters show those who were evil in the sight of the Lord.
https://www.christcenteredmall.com/profiles/
Christian History: John the Apostle
Known as "the apostle Jesus loved most," or "John the son of Zebedee," as well as one of the Sons of Thunder, as well as a host of other names, this apostle was the youngest of them all when Jesus walked the earth, and the oldest at his death. This article exposes his life, his faith, and the revelation given to him by God. The role he played in the birth of the church is discussed, as well as his continued importance to modern Christians.
http://www.christian-history.org/john-the-apostle.html
Biblical characters are profiled in this Bible resource, including such details as who there parents, brothers, sisters, spouses, concubines, and children were. Other features include an interactive family tree, showing all of the relatives of each person in graphical format, as well as a cross reference for each person, listing every Bible verse where that person is mentioned by name. An in-depth study of the family tree of Jesus Christ is included.
http://www.complete-bible-genealogy.com/
Creation Ministries: Adam and Eve
Lita Cosner offers an account of the first human beings created by God. Suitable for children, the account tells of the creation of Adam and Eve, the only people in human history who had no human parents. The author answers questions about whether genetics show that Adam and Eve were the first parents, and what it means to be created in the image of God. She also points out that Adam and Eve were the first married couple, and goes on to discuss their life in the Garden, including the fall.
http://creation.com/adam-and-eve
Encyclopedia of Creation Science: Bible Characters
An alphabetical listing of Bible characters from the Old and New Testaments are presented, along with groups, places and things that are significant in the Bible record. For the people who are named, biographical information is offered, which includes their relationship with other Bible characters, the role they played in the Bible record, their later life, and geological placement.
http://creationwiki.org/Bible_characters
Featuring a book written by Jefferson White in 2001, which is an historical investigation into the travels of the Apostle Paul, who spent more than two decades traveling and planting churches throughout the eastern part of the Roman Empire, details of which are recorded in the Acts of the Apostles and in Paul's letters to the churches. A sampling of the evidence given in the book is revealed, and the table of contents is posted.
http://pauls-journeys.com/
This Bible study on the friend who Jesus raised from the dead, an act that was the preeminent public miracle of the earthly ministry of Jesus discusses the controversies that arose at the time, and in modern times, over this account. Interestingly, the miracle is told in the Gospel of John, which was written many years after the first three gospels, which fail to mention the raising of Lazarus from the dead.
http://www.lazaruscomeforth.com/
Presented from a lay Catholic perspective, the site is focused on the Virgin Mary, mother of God. Apparitions of Mary throughout Christian history are featured, along with examples of answered prayers to Mother Mary and other beatified or canonized people, religious stories, and other articles are included. The significance of Mary to those of the Roman Catholic faith is also discussed.
http://www.marypages.com/
Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist
A biographical sketch of Matthew, who was one of the original Apostles chosen by Christ, as well as an evangelist and significant figure in the birth of the New Testament church. His role in the Bible record is discussed, as well as a discussion as to whether the Apostle Matthew was the same Bible character as the Evangelist Matthew, or whether the Apostle wrote the Gospel that bears his name, giving arguments for both sides.
http://justus.anglican.org/resources/bio/56.html
What Christians Want to Know: John the Baptist
A profile of John the Baptist is presented, including his birth and family relationships. The message and ministry of John the Baptist is set forth, along with his mission, which was to proclaim to the people of his day that obedience to God was a serious matter, and to be a messenger who proclaims the coming of the Savior, Jesus Christ. His death is also told, along with a conclusion to the story.
http://www.whatchristianswanttoknow.com/john-the-baptist-bible-profile-and-story/
This Bible study guide offers stories and biographies of the several significant and named women in the Bible, including the princesses, heroines, survivors, and leaders. An account of the daily lives of women during biblical times is given, and Scriptural references to various women in the Bible are cited, and the text is posted to the site. The top ten Biblical women in several categories are highlighted.
http://www.womeninthebible.net/
