Mary was engaged to Joseph when she was visited by the Angel Gabriel with the news that she was to … [Read more...]
Matthew
Matthew, a 1st Century Gallilean, probably born in Galillee, before becoming a disciple was a tax … [Read more...]
Nicodemus
Nicodemus was a Pharisee (see The Pharisees) but was challenged by what Jesus said. He met Jesus … [Read more...]
Other Characters Who Encountered Jesus
Below is a list of some of the many people who met Jesus during the three years of his ministry. It … [Read more...]
Philip
A disciple who came from Galilee. Called with Nathanael (John 1 :43-51). One of the twelve disciples … [Read more...]
Pontius Pilate
Pilate was one of a series of governors who ruled Palestine when it became part of the Roman Empire … [Read more...]
Simon
To distinguish him from Simon Peter, in both the gospels and the acts he is called Simon Zealot. He … [Read more...]
Simon Peter
Peter was one of the closest disciples to Jesus, together with James and John. His faith was strong … [Read more...]
The Pharisees
The word Pharisee means 'the· separated ones'. In the Gospels they are presented as a fanatical … [Read more...]
Thomas
Thomas is better known as 'doubting Thomas' for his insistence in needing to see and touch Jesus' … [Read more...]