Major Biblical Figures
Knowing the major biblical figures of the entire Bible makes the great story of salvation contained in Holy Scripture a single, coherent story in which we see revealed God's love for His creation and His continuing mercy towards us fallen human beings.
Each of the following pages includes brief descriptions of Major Biblical Figures. This is not an exhaustive listing, and is intended to guide people preparing for the Canonical Exams.
Contents
Hebrew Bible
Prophets, Kings, Priests, Tribes of Israel
New Testament
Jesus and His Relatives, Apostles of Jesus, Priests, New Testament Prophets, Other Believers, Secular Rulers
Recommended Reading
Resources
http://www.biblestudy.org/beginner/list-of-important-people-in-old-testament.html
Canonical Areas
Holy Scripture
Content of Scripture
a. Books of the Bible & Category b. Major Biblical Figures c. Major Biblical Themes
Context of Scripture
a. Historical Context b. Canonical Context c. Literary Context d. Transmission / Translation
Interpretive Methods
a. Patristic Interpretive Methods b. Medieval Interpretive Methods c. Reformation Interpretive Methods d. Modern Interpretive Methods
