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.

Hebrew Bible

Prophets, Kings, Priests, Tribes of Israel

New Testament

Jesus and His Relatives, Apostles of Jesus, Priests

Canonical Areas

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