Category
Apostles
16 profiles in this category.
Andrew
Apostle of Jesus and the brother of Simon Peter who was the first to be called by Christ
One of the twelve apostles of Jesus, the brother of Simon Peter, and a former disciple of John the Baptist noted for bridging the gap between individuals and Christ.
Bartholomew
Apostle of Jesus described as an Israelite in whom there is no deceit
One of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, traditionally identified with Nathanael of Cana and noted for his sincerity and early recognition of Jesus' divinity.
James
Leader of the early Jerusalem church and author of the New Testament Epistle of James
The brother of Jesus Christ who transitioned from a skeptic to a primary leader of the early Christian church in Jerusalem and author of the Epistle of James.
James the Great
Apostle of Jesus and the first of the Twelve to reach martyrdom
One of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus, the son of Zebedee, and the first apostle to suffer martyrdom for the Christian faith.
James the Less
Apostle who was the son of Alphaeus and distinct for his smaller stature or younger age
James the Less was one of the twelve original apostles of Jesus Christ, identified as the son of Alphaeus and distinct for his quiet faithfulness within the inner circle.
John the Apostle
Apostle of Jesus and the 'Beloved Disciple' who authored the Fourth Gospel
One of the Twelve Apostles, a member of Jesus’ inner circle, and traditionally identified as the 'Beloved Disciple' and the author of several New Testament books.
Judas Iscariot
Apostle who betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver
One of the original twelve apostles of Jesus who eventually betrayed him to the Sanhedrin for thirty pieces of silver.
Matthew
Apostle of Jesus and traditional author of the First Gospel
A Galilean tax collector turned apostle of Jesus Christ, traditionally identified as the author of the First Gospel.
Matthias
Successor to Judas Iscariot among the Twelve Apostles
The disciple chosen by lot to replace Judas Iscariot as one of the Twelve Apostles following the ascension of Jesus Christ.
Paul the Apostle
Apostle to the Gentiles who wrote the majority of the New Testament epistles
A pivotal apostle and theologian who converted from Judaism to Christianity, authored much of the New Testament, and pioneered the mission to the Gentiles.
Peter
Apostle who served as the spokesman for the Twelve and the leader of the early Church in Jerusalem
The leader of the twelve apostles, known for his confession of Christ, his denial and restoration, and his foundational role in the early Christian church.
Philip the Apostle
Apostle who asked Jesus to show the disciples the Father
One of the twelve original apostles of Jesus Christ, known for his early recruitment of Nathanael and his practical, inquisitive nature during Jesus' ministry.
Simon the Zealot
Apostle of Jesus Christ former member of the Zealot faction
One of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, distinguished by his affiliation with the Zealot movement or his fervent religious devotion.
Thaddaeus
Apostle of Jesus Christ who questioned the Lord during the Last Supper
Thaddaeus, also known as Jude of James, was one of the twelve original apostles chosen by Jesus Christ to spread the Gospel.
Thomas
Apostle who required physical proof of Jesus' Resurrection before believing
One of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus, often called 'Doubting Thomas' for his demand for physical proof of the Resurrection, yet also known for his profound confession of Christ's divinity.
Timothy
Protégé of the Apostle Paul and recipient of the two Pastoral Epistles who led the church in Ephesus
A prominent first-century Christian leader, missionary, and the loyal younger protégé of the Apostle Paul who served as the overseer of the church in Ephesus.