Character guide

Jesus Christ

major

Also known as Jesus, Christ, the Lord Jesus, our Lord Jesus Christ, Saviour

Central figure of Christian theology, whose life and teachings are extensively discussed.

Moses

major

Prophet and lawgiver who led the Israelites out of Egypt and received the Ten Commandments.

St. Paul

supporting

Also known as Paul

Apostle to the Gentiles, author of many New Testament epistles, and key theologian.

Peter

supporting

Also known as St. Peter, Simon Peter, Simon

Chief apostle and first Bishop of Rome, often cited for his authority and actions.

Abraham

supporting

Patriarch of the Israelites, whose covenant with God is foundational to biblical history.

Adam

supporting

First man created by God, whose sin brought mortality and suffering into the world.

John the Baptist

minor

Also known as John Baptist, St. John the Baptist, John

Prophet who baptized Jesus and prepared the way for his ministry.

David

supporting

Also known as king David

Second king of Israel, author of Psalms, and ancestor of Jesus Christ.

Joshua

minor

Also known as Josh

Successor to Moses who led the Israelites into the Promised Land.

Aaron

minor

Brother of Moses and first high priest of the Israelites.

Saul

minor

Also known as king Saul

First king of Israel, later rejected by God for disobedience.

Job

minor

Righteous man tested by Satan with suffering, known for his patience and faith.

Samuel

minor

Prophet and last judge of Israel who anointed both Saul and David as kings.

John the Evangelist

minor

Also known as St. John the Evangelist, St. John

Apostle and author of the Gospel of John, Revelation, and epistles.

Solomon

minor

Also known as king Solomon

Wise king of Israel who built the Temple in Jerusalem.

Aristotle

supporting

Greek philosopher whose works on logic and politics are frequently critiqued.

St. Matthew

minor

Also known as Matt

Apostle and author of the Gospel of Matthew, formerly a tax collector.

Satan

minor

Adversary and tempter, often discussed in the context of evil and temptation.

Jacob

minor

Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of the twelve tribes of Israel.

Cardinal Bellarmine

supporting

Also known as Bellarmine

Catholic theologian and controversialist, frequently cited as an opponent.

Julius Caesar

minor

Also known as Caesar, Julian

Roman general and dictator, used as an example of sovereign power.

Naaman

minor

Also known as Naaman the Syrian

Syrian commander healed of leprosy by the prophet Elisha.

Timothy

minor

Also known as Tim

Companion and protégé of St. Paul, recipient of two New Testament epistles.

Pharaoh

minor

Also known as Pharaoh - Necho

Egyptian king who opposed Moses and the Israelites.

Luke

minor

Also known as St. Luke

Physician and evangelist, author of the Gospel of Luke and Acts.

Joseph

minor

Also known as Joseph the Just

Husband of Mary and earthly father of Jesus Christ.

Marcus Brutus

minor

Also known as Mark

Roman senator and assassin of Julius Caesar, discussed in political context.

Philip

minor

Apostle and evangelist who preached in Samaria and baptized the Ethiopian eunuch.

Josiah

minor

King of Judah who instituted religious reforms and rediscovered the Book of the Law.

Barnabas

minor

Also known as St. Barnabas

Early Christian missionary and companion of St. Paul.

Augustus Caesar

minor

Also known as Caesar

First Roman emperor, used as an example of sovereign authority.

Cicero

minor

Roman orator and philosopher, cited for political and legal theories.

Constantine the Great

minor

Also known as Constantine

First Christian Roman emperor, who legalized Christianity.

Micaiah

minor

Prophet who foretold disaster for King Ahab.

Antichrist

minor

Figure of evil and deception, opposing Christ in eschatology.

Plato

minor

Greek philosopher, founder of the Academy, frequently referenced in political theory.

Judas Iscariot

minor

Also known as Judas

Apostle who betrayed Jesus Christ for thirty pieces of silver.

Jupiter

minor

Also known as the same Jupiter

Chief Roman god, used as an example of pagan religion.

Holy Ghost

minor

Also known as the Holy Ghost, Holy Ghost, Comforter

Third person of the Trinity, often discussed in theological contexts.

William the Conqueror

minor

Norman king who conquered England in 1066, used as a historical example.

Ptolomaeus Philadelphus

minor

Ptolemaic king of Egypt who commissioned the Septuagint translation.

Isaac

minor

Son of Abraham and Sarah, father of Jacob and Esau.

Elijah

minor

Also known as Elias, some Elias

Prophet who performed miracles and was taken up to heaven in a whirlwind.

Pilate

minor

Roman governor who presided over the trial and crucifixion of Jesus.

Uriah

minor

Hittite soldier whose wife Bathsheba was taken by King David.

Esdras

minor

Scribe and leader who helped restore Jewish law after the Babylonian exile.

Daniel

minor

Also known as Dan

Prophet in Babylon known for his visions and interpretation of dreams.

Jonah

minor

Prophet who was swallowed by a great fish and later preached to Nineveh.

Isaiah

minor

Major prophet who foretold the coming of the Messiah.

Enoch

minor

Antediluvian patriarch who walked with God and was taken without dying.

Julius Proculus

minor

Roman senator who claimed to have seen the deified Romulus.

Alexander the Great

minor

Also known as Alexander

Macedonian conqueror who built a vast empire, used as a historical example.

Mercury

minor

Also known as Mercury a Paul

Roman messenger god, sometimes identified with Paul in Lystra.

King James

minor

Also known as James, King James

King of England who authorized the King James Version of the Bible.

St. Jerome

minor

Church father who translated the Bible into Latin (the Vulgate).

Jeremiah

minor

Prophet who warned of the destruction of Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile.

Jesus of Nazareth

minor

Also known as Jesus

Historical figure from Nazareth, often distinguished from the divine Christ.

Beza

minor

Reformed theologian and biblical scholar, successor to Calvin in Geneva.

Mordecai

minor

Jewish leader in Persia who saved the Jews from Haman's plot.

Homer

minor

Ancient Greek poet, author of the Iliad and Odyssey, cited as an authority.

Pope Zachary

minor

Also known as Zachary, the Pope

Pope who corresponded with Boniface and sanctioned the deposition of Childeric III.

Jephtha

minor

Judge of Israel who made a rash vow to sacrifice his daughter.

Eleazar

minor

Son of Aaron who succeeded him as high priest of Israel.

Levi

minor

Third son of Jacob and Leah, ancestor of the priestly tribe of Levi.

Noah

minor

Righteous man who built the ark and survived the great flood.

Zacchaeus

minor

Tax collector who climbed a sycamore tree to see Jesus.

Pope Innocent III

minor

Also known as Innocent

Powerful medieval pope who asserted papal supremacy over secular rulers.

Sir Edward Coke

minor

Also known as Coke

English jurist and politician, known for his legal writings and common law.

Jonathan

minor

Son of King Saul and close friend of David.

Zechariah

minor

Prophet who wrote about visions and the rebuilding of the Temple.

Joel

minor

Also known as the prophet Joel

Prophet who spoke of the day of the Lord and the outpouring of the Spirit.

Agar

minor

Egyptian handmaid of Sarah, mother of Ishmael.

Lot

minor

Nephew of Abraham who escaped the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah.

Gabriel

minor

Angel who announced the births of John the Baptist and Jesus.

Virgin Mary

minor

Mother of Jesus Christ, conceived by the Holy Spirit.

Abiathar

minor

High priest who served under King David and later supported Adonijah.

Rehoboam

minor

Son of Solomon whose harsh rule led to the division of Israel.

Hezekiah

minor

King of Judah who instituted religious reforms and trusted in God.

Ananias

minor

Disciple who restored Paul's sight and baptized him in Damascus.

Martha

minor

Sister of Lazarus and Mary, who served Jesus in Bethany.

Pontifex Maximus

minor

Also known as the Pontifex Maximus

Title for the chief priest of ancient Rome, later used by the Pope.

Carneades

minor

Greek skeptic philosopher who argued against dogmatic certainty.

Pope Adrian

minor

Pope who sent a crown to King John and asserted papal authority.

Henry VIII

minor

English king who broke with the Roman Catholic Church and established the Church of England.