Gospel Figures

Governor Festus

Porcius Festus was Procurator of Judea about 60-62 A.D., after Felix. Although he was more just than his predecessor, he could not allay the intense bitterness of feeling among the Jews.

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Herodias

Herodias, also Herodiade (c. 15 B.C. – after 39 A.D.), was a Jewish princess of the Herodian Dynasty and queen of Galilee. She was best known for her portrayal in the New Testament as the wife of Herod Antipas who conspired in the death of John the Baptist.

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Characters

Many of the Bible's figures of importance appear in other sections of this site, (e.g. Biography >> Kings, Prophets, Apostles, etc.).

However, there is another group of important individuals who do not fit the other categories, and are therefore listed here. These include both Gospel writers and important characters portrayed in the scriptures.