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Christianity: New Testament Figures

The New Testament introduces a multitude of characters and personages, each with distinct purposes and roles in the Christian narrative. These figures, numbering in the dozens, encompass disciples, apostles, religious leaders, Roman authorities, and individuals who encountered Jesus and contributed to the development of Christian doctrine and theology. They serve as vessels for conveying moral lessons, theological principles, themes of faith, redemption, sacrifice, and salvation, and collectively shaping the New Testament's rich and multifaceted narrative.


For people first mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, see Judaism
   
 
Name Description
Birth/Death
Alphaeus (1) father of James (2)
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Alphaeus (2) father of James (2)
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Andrew Apostle
†60
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Cleopas Disciple
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Clopas Husband of Mary of Clopas
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Elisabeth Mother of John the Baptist
1st century
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Jairus and daughter A synagogue ruler whose daughter Jesus healed
1st century
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James (1) The Greater; son of Zebedee; apostle
†44
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James (2) Son of Alphaeus; apostle
1st century
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James (3) the Less Son of Clopas and Mary
1st century
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James (4) Father of Judas/Thaddeus
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James (5) the Just Brother of Jesus; bishop of Jerusalem; martyr
–AD 62
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Jesus Son of God
c. >6 BC–>AD 26 
David (M14)
Judas/Jude (5) Author of the Epistle of Jude
1st century
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St Jude/Judas (6) Apostle
1st century
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St John the Baptist Prophet
†c.28
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St John the Evangelist  Apostle
†c.100
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Lazarus The poor man
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Mark Author of the second Gospel
1st century
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Mary (1) The Virgin
1st century
David (M14)
Mary of Clopas Wife of Clopas
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Matthew Apostle
1st century
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Peter Apostle
†64/67
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Salome Mother of James (1) and John the Evangelist
1st century
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Stephen First martyr
–c.35
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Zacharias (1) Father of John the Baptist
1st century
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Zebedee Father of James (1) and John the Evangelist
1st century
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