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 exaustive 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, Prophets, Other Believers, Secular Rulers
Adam and Eve, Noah, Abraham and Sarah, Isaac and Rebecca, Jacob, Leah, and Rachel, Joseph, Moses, Aaron, and Miriam, Joshua, Caleb, and Rahab, Deborah and Gideon, Ruth and Naomi, David and Solomon, Elijah and Elisha, Isaiah, Amos, Hosea, and Micah, Josiah, Jeremiah, Huldah, Mary and Jospeh, Simeon and Anna, John the Baptist, Peter, James, John, Andrew, Thomas, Saul / Paul, Philip the Evangelist, Lydia, Priscilla and Aqulia, Apollos, Barnabas, Phoebe
Recommended Reading
Resources
Canonical Areas
Holy Scripture
Content of Scripture
a. Books of the Bible & Category b. Major Biblical Figures c. Major Biblical Themes
Historical background
a. Cultural context of Bible and passages b. Salvation History and the Story of the Bible c. Sitz im Leben of books and passages
Interpretive Methods
a. Modern Critical Methods b. Exegesis for sermon/preaching c. Scripture interprets scripture d. Patristic Interpretive Methods e. Theological Interpretation of Scripture
