The Bible is the holy book of Christianity, the most read and closely studied book in the world. Its texts cover the history of the relationship between man and God from the creation of the world to the first century of the new era — the Birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. The biblical narrative is rich with characters — the patriarchs and kings of the Old Testament, judges and prophets, high priests and leaders, magicians and soothsayers, New Testament apostles and evangelists, tax collectors and Pharisees, as well as their mothers and wives, sisters and daughters. Among the heroes of the Bible were the righteous and the sinners, martyrs and villains, Heavenly Forces disembodied and even angels and demons in flesh. Understanding who is who in the books of the Holy Scripture of the Old and New Testaments, answering for oneself some of the most pressing questions related to the key images and events of biblical history, Christian traditions and holidays, symbols and relics, will be aided by this publication. An accessible exposition of the most important episodes of Sacred History, accompanied by examples and quotes from the texts of Sacred Scripture, brief but comprehensive comments and explanations, interesting facts and observations, and most importantly — a multitude of spectacular and dynamic illustrations will make the readers' acquaintance with the figures of the Bible — the sacred Book of books — simple and understandable.
