People of the Bible
Explore the people who appear in Scripture and the rulers, leaders, prophets, apostles, and historical figures who shaped the biblical world. Begin with the complete Bible Figures collection or choose a more focused group below.
Browse the broad AVWJ collection of people appearing throughout the Bible. Use this as the main starting point when you are looking for a particular person.
Explore Bible Figures »
Meet the judges who led Israel during the period between the conquest of Canaan and the establishment of the monarchy.
Explore the Judges »
Explore the rulers of the united kingdom and the later kingdoms of Israel and Judah.
Explore the Kings »
Explore the prophets of Scripture, their historical settings, ministries, messages, and relationship to Israel's history.
Explore the Prophets »
Meet the apostles chosen by Jesus and explore their roles in the Gospels and the beginnings of the Christian church.
Explore the Apostles »
Explore people associated with the Gospel accounts and the life and ministry of Jesus.
Explore Gospel Figures »
Follow Paul from Saul of Tarsus through his conversion, ministry, missionary journeys, and role in the early church.
Explore Apostle Paul »
Explore the Jewish dynasty that emerged from the Maccabean revolt and ruled Judea before the rise of Herod.
Explore the Hasmoneans »
Examine the Roman officials who governed Judea and the political administration surrounding the New Testament period.
Explore Roman Governors »
Meet important leaders and writers of the early Christian Church whose lives and teaching helped shape Christianity after the apostolic age.
Explore Church Fathers »
Watch AVWJ's collection of biographical presentations about Christians whose lives, ministries, and writings influenced the Church.
Explore Christian Biography Videos »© 2026 AVisitWithJesus
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son,
that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."
