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__NOTOC__{{Infobox_Contents |topic_name =Biblical Figures |subtopics =Synopsis=[[Bible Characters Index]]* [[Patriarchs]], [[Judges]], [[Kings of Israel Index]], [[Prophets]], [[Apostles]]* [[God]], [[Jesus]]* Major characters: [[Adam]], [[Eve]], [[Abraham]], [[Moses]], [[King David]], King [[Solomon]], [[Simon Peter]], [[Apostle Paul]] |opinion_pieces ={{short_opinions}} |}} {{bible_character_box}}
{{topics}}* Following the conquest of the land of Canaan by the Israelites, the people were led by judges such as [[Bible Characters IndexSamson]]* and [[PatriarchsGideon]] | [[Judges]] | [[Kings]] | [[Prophets]] | [[Apostles]]* [[. A biblical judge (not to be confused with modern day legal judges) was a person that God]] | [[Jesus]]* Major characters: [[Adam]] | [[Eve]] | [[Abraham]] | [[Moses]] | [[King David]] | [[King Solomon]] | [[Simon Peter]] | [[Apostle Paul]]called to be a deliver to the people of Israel in a time of need.
{{opinions}}===The Kingdoms of Israel and Judah===
{{quotes}}Following the time of the judges, Israel was ruled by kings. The first king was [[King Saul|Saul]] who was succeeded by [[King David|David]] and then his son [[Solomon]]. After this the kingdom broke up into a northern half and southern half, both of which continued to be ruled by absolute monarchs.
There are many stories During the time of the kings the people in the of Israel and Judah continued to fall away from God into pagan beliefs and practices. God raised up men such as [[BibleElijah]] that give insight into history and culture and life. The central figure in the Bible is [[GodIsaiah]] who was revealed to us call the people back to him. These men were known as prophets. Ultimately, as Fatherthe books of the kings explains, Son the people did not respond and Holy SpiritGod brought about the invasion and exile of first the northern kingdom and then the southern kingdom. God revealed himself to Around the time of the exile, prophets such as [[AbrahamJeremiah]] who is a key figure in and [[GenesisEzekiel]]. He revealed himself continued to call on the [[Moses]] who delivered people to repent and turn to God and brought God's promise to return the Israelites out people of slavery, and Judah back to their homeland - something which eventually happened under [[King David|DavidCyrus]] whom he made king over , ruler of the [[IsraelPersian]]. There is much to learn from every character in the BibleEmpire.
===People in early Genesis===Following the return, Jerusalem including its walls and temple were rebuilt under the guidance of leaders such as [[Nehemiah]].
===Judges===After the rebuilding of Jerusalem the Bible is quiet on the state of Israel and its people until the coming of [[John the Baptist]] who announced the way for [[Jesus]] in the [[New Testament]]. The Gospels and book of Acts describe the earthly life of Jesus and describe his followers. His closest followers were known as the [[apostles]] and include men such as [[apostle Peter|Peter]], [[apostle John|John]] and [[apostle Paul|Paul]], all of whom were instrumental in the early church.
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There are many stories of people in the [[Bible]] that give insight into history and culture and life. The central figure in the Bible is [[God]] who was revealed to us as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. God revealed himself to [[Abraham]] who is a key figure in [[Genesis]]. He revealed himself to the [[Moses]] who delivered the Israelites out of slavery, and to [[King David|David]] whom he made king over [[Israel]]. There is much to learn from every character in the Bible.
==Contents=[[God]]=== God is the central figure of the Bible. The Bible opens in [[Genesis 1:1]] with the words that God created the universe. The following chapters and books then focus on God's revelation of himself to the world and their acceptance or rejection of him. In the [[New Testament]] it becomes apparent that God himself became the man Jesus. As John puts it in [[John 1:1]], Jesus (the Word) was God: ''{{bible_character_boxBible verse|John|1|1|lang=WEB}}'' ===Early Genesis=== The first eleven chapters of the book of Genesis give an account of some of the first humans beginning with the first man [[Adam]], his wife [[Eve]], their children [[Cain]], [[Abel]] and [[Seth]] and Seth's descendent [[Noah]]. Many Christians accept that these people were actual real figures in history. Some Christians however believe that these stories are more like parables that explain the human condition and point to one God who created everything. ===The [[Old Testament Patriarchs|Patriarchs]]=== The second half of Genesis describes the story of the Patriarchs. The Patriarchs were the fore-fathers of ancient Israel and include [[Abraham]], [[Isaac]]. [[Jacob]] and his 12 sons. The patriarchal period refers to the time from [[Abraham]] (around 1,800 BC) to [[Joseph]], the son of Jacob. ===Moses and the Exodus and Conquest of Canaan=== The Book of Exodus records that the Hebrews were enslaved in Egypt for 400 years following the time of the Patriarchs. Their rescue from slavery was predominantly through God's amazing intervention through the work of one man [[Moses]]. Following their exodus from Egypt the people invaded the land of Canaan led by [[Joshua]], the sucessor of Moses. ===The Time of the Judges===
==Main article=The Prophets and the Exile and Return===
===PatriarchsJesus, the Apostles and the first Christians===
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===Prophets=Links==* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Biblical_figures Wikipedia - List of Biblical figures]* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_minor_Biblical_figures Wikipedia - List of minor Biblical figures]
