# Leviathan — Character guide

> Key figures in Leviathan by Thomas Hobbes.

- [Jesus Christ](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/jesus_christ.md): Central figure of Christian theology, whose life and teachings are extensively discussed.
- [Moses](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/moses.md): Prophet and lawgiver who led the Israelites out of Egypt and received the Ten Commandments.
- [St. Paul](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/st_paul.md): Apostle to the Gentiles, author of many New Testament epistles, and key theologian.
- [Peter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/peter.md): Chief apostle and first Bishop of Rome, often cited for his authority and actions.
- [Abraham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/abraham.md): Patriarch of the Israelites, whose covenant with God is foundational to biblical history.
- [Adam](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/adam.md): First man created by God, whose sin brought mortality and suffering into the world.
- [John the Baptist](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/john_baptist.md): Prophet who baptized Jesus and prepared the way for his ministry.
- [David](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/david.md): Second king of Israel, author of Psalms, and ancestor of Jesus Christ.
- [Joshua](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/joshua.md): Successor to Moses who led the Israelites into the Promised Land.
- [Aaron](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/aaron.md): Brother of Moses and first high priest of the Israelites.
- [Saul](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/saul.md): First king of Israel, later rejected by God for disobedience.
- [Job](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/job.md): Righteous man tested by Satan with suffering, known for his patience and faith.
- [Samuel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/samuel.md): Prophet and last judge of Israel who anointed both Saul and David as kings.
- [John the Evangelist](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/john_evangelist.md): Apostle and author of the Gospel of John, Revelation, and epistles.
- [Solomon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/solomon.md): Wise king of Israel who built the Temple in Jerusalem.
- [Aristotle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/aristotle.md): Greek philosopher whose works on logic and politics are frequently critiqued.
- [St. Matthew](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/st_matthew.md): Apostle and author of the Gospel of Matthew, formerly a tax collector.
- [Satan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/satan.md): Adversary and tempter, often discussed in the context of evil and temptation.
- [Jacob](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/jacob.md): Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of the twelve tribes of Israel.
- [Cardinal Bellarmine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/cardinal_bellarmine.md): Catholic theologian and controversialist, frequently cited as an opponent.
- [Julius Caesar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/julius_caesar.md): Roman general and dictator, used as an example of sovereign power.
- [Naaman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/naaman.md): Syrian commander healed of leprosy by the prophet Elisha.
- [Timothy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/timothy.md): Companion and protégé of St. Paul, recipient of two New Testament epistles.
- [Pharaoh](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/pharaoh.md): Egyptian king who opposed Moses and the Israelites.
- [Luke](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/luke.md): Physician and evangelist, author of the Gospel of Luke and Acts.
- [Joseph](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/joseph.md): Husband of Mary and earthly father of Jesus Christ.
- [Marcus Brutus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/marcus_brutus.md): Roman senator and assassin of Julius Caesar, discussed in political context.
- [Philip](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/philip.md): Apostle and evangelist who preached in Samaria and baptized the Ethiopian eunuch.
- [Josiah](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/josiah.md): King of Judah who instituted religious reforms and rediscovered the Book of the Law.
- [Barnabas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/barnabas.md): Early Christian missionary and companion of St. Paul.
- [Augustus Caesar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/augustus_caesar.md): First Roman emperor, used as an example of sovereign authority.
- [Cicero](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/cicero.md): Roman orator and philosopher, cited for political and legal theories.
- [Constantine the Great](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/constantine.md): First Christian Roman emperor, who legalized Christianity.
- [Micaiah](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/micaiah.md): Prophet who foretold disaster for King Ahab.
- [Antichrist](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/antichrist.md): Figure of evil and deception, opposing Christ in eschatology.
- [Plato](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/plato.md): Greek philosopher, founder of the Academy, frequently referenced in political theory.
- [Judas Iscariot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/judas_iscariot.md): Apostle who betrayed Jesus Christ for thirty pieces of silver.
- [Jupiter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/jupiter.md): Chief Roman god, used as an example of pagan religion.
- [Holy Ghost](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/holy_ghost.md): Third person of the Trinity, often discussed in theological contexts.
- [William the Conqueror](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/william_conqueror.md): Norman king who conquered England in 1066, used as a historical example.
- [Ptolomaeus Philadelphus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/ptolomaeus_philadelphus.md): Ptolemaic king of Egypt who commissioned the Septuagint translation.
- [Isaac](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/isaac.md): Son of Abraham and Sarah, father of Jacob and Esau.
- [Elijah](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/elijah.md): Prophet who performed miracles and was taken up to heaven in a whirlwind.
- [Pilate](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/pilate.md): Roman governor who presided over the trial and crucifixion of Jesus.
- [Uriah](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/uriah.md): Hittite soldier whose wife Bathsheba was taken by King David.
- [Esdras](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/esdras.md): Scribe and leader who helped restore Jewish law after the Babylonian exile.
- [Daniel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/daniel.md): Prophet in Babylon known for his visions and interpretation of dreams.
- [Jonah](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/jonah.md): Prophet who was swallowed by a great fish and later preached to Nineveh.
- [Isaiah](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/isaiah.md): Major prophet who foretold the coming of the Messiah.
- [Enoch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/enoch.md): Antediluvian patriarch who walked with God and was taken without dying.
- [Julius Proculus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/julius_proculus.md): Roman senator who claimed to have seen the deified Romulus.
- [Alexander the Great](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/alexander.md): Macedonian conqueror who built a vast empire, used as a historical example.
- [Mercury](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/mercury.md): Roman messenger god, sometimes identified with Paul in Lystra.
- [King James](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/king_james.md): King of England who authorized the King James Version of the Bible.
- [St. Jerome](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/st_jerome.md): Church father who translated the Bible into Latin (the Vulgate).
- [Jeremiah](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/jeremiah.md): Prophet who warned of the destruction of Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile.
- [Jesus of Nazareth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/jesus_of_nazareth.md): Historical figure from Nazareth, often distinguished from the divine Christ.
- [Beza](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/beza.md): Reformed theologian and biblical scholar, successor to Calvin in Geneva.
- [Mordecai](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/mordecai.md): Jewish leader in Persia who saved the Jews from Haman's plot.
- [Homer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/homer.md): Ancient Greek poet, author of the Iliad and Odyssey, cited as an authority.
- [Pope Zachary](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/pope_zachary.md): Pope who corresponded with Boniface and sanctioned the deposition of Childeric III.
- [Jephtha](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/jephtha.md): Judge of Israel who made a rash vow to sacrifice his daughter.
- [Eleazar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/eleazar.md): Son of Aaron who succeeded him as high priest of Israel.
- [Levi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/levi.md): Third son of Jacob and Leah, ancestor of the priestly tribe of Levi.
- [Noah](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/noah.md): Righteous man who built the ark and survived the great flood.
- [Zacchaeus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/zacchaeus.md): Tax collector who climbed a sycamore tree to see Jesus.
- [Pope Innocent III](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/pope_innocent_third.md): Powerful medieval pope who asserted papal supremacy over secular rulers.
- [Sir Edward Coke](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/coke.md): English jurist and politician, known for his legal writings and common law.
- [Jonathan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/jonathan.md): Son of King Saul and close friend of David.
- [Zechariah](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/zechariah.md): Prophet who wrote about visions and the rebuilding of the Temple.
- [Joel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/joel.md): Prophet who spoke of the day of the Lord and the outpouring of the Spirit.
- [Agar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/agar.md): Egyptian handmaid of Sarah, mother of Ishmael.
- [Lot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/lot.md): Nephew of Abraham who escaped the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah.
- [Gabriel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/gabriel.md): Angel who announced the births of John the Baptist and Jesus.
- [Virgin Mary](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/virgin_mary.md): Mother of Jesus Christ, conceived by the Holy Spirit.
- [Abiathar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/abiathar.md): High priest who served under King David and later supported Adonijah.
- [Rehoboam](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/rehoboam.md): Son of Solomon whose harsh rule led to the division of Israel.
- [Hezekiah](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/hezekiah.md): King of Judah who instituted religious reforms and trusted in God.
- [Ananias](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/ananias.md): Disciple who restored Paul's sight and baptized him in Damascus.
- [Martha](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/martha.md): Sister of Lazarus and Mary, who served Jesus in Bethany.
- [Pontifex Maximus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/pontifex_maximus.md): Title for the chief priest of ancient Rome, later used by the Pope.
- [Carneades](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/carneades.md): Greek skeptic philosopher who argued against dogmatic certainty.
- [Pope Adrian](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/pope_adrian.md): Pope who sent a crown to King John and asserted papal authority.
- [Henry VIII](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/leviathan_se/characters/henry_viii.md): English king who broke with the Roman Catholic Church and established the Church of England.

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