Who is Who in the Bible

The Bible is the sacred 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 time of 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 — these are the patriarchs and kings of the Old Testament, judges and prophets, high priests and leaders, magicians and seers, 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, the martyrs and the villains, the Heavenly Forces incorporeal and even angels and demons in flesh. Understanding who is who in the books of the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testament, answering for oneself some of the most pressing questions related to the key figures and events of biblical history, Christian traditions and holidays, symbols and sacred relics will be helped by this edition. An accessible presentation of the most important episodes of Sacred History, accompanied by examples and quotes from the texts of the Holy Scriptures, brief but comprehensive comments and explanations, interesting facts and observations, and most importantly — a multitude of striking and dynamic illustrations will make readers' acquaintance with the characters of the Bible — the sacred Book of books — simple and understandable.