Witnesses of the Resurrection
The empty tomb and the forty days
28 profiles tagged Witnesses of the Resurrection.
Alphaeus
Father of James the Less and possibly Matthew the tax collector
Alphaeus was a 1st-century Jewish man from the tribe of Judah, best known as the father of James the Apostle and possibly the father of Matthew the tax collector.
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.
Israel
Patriarch who wrestled with God and fathered the twelve tribes
The third patriarch of the covenant, formerly known as Jacob, who received his name after wrestling with God and became the father of the twelve tribes.
James son of Alphaeus, Apostle
Apostle of Jesus Christ known as the son of Alphaeus
One of the twelve original apostles of Jesus Christ, distinguished by his parentage to Alphaeus and often identified as 'James the Less' or 'the younger.'
James son of Zebedee, Apostle
Apostle and brother of John who was the first of the Twelve to be martyred
One of the twelve apostles and part of Jesus' inner circle, James was a fisherman by trade and the first of the apostles to suffer martyrdom for the Christian faith.
James, Brother of Jesus
Brother of Jesus and leader of the Jerusalem church who presided over the Council of Jerusalem
A brother of Jesus Christ who became a central leader of the Jerusalem church and a prominent pillar of the early Christian movement.
James, Father of the Apostle Judas
father of the apostle Judas
A man identified in the New Testament as the father of Judas (not Iscariot), one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ.
Jesus
Messiah and central figure of the New Testament whose life, death, and resurrection form the basis of the Christian faith
The central figure of the New Testament, Jesus was born of Mary in Bethlehem, performed numerous miracles, and was crucified under Pontius Pilate before rising from the dead.
Joanna
A wealthy follower of Jesus healed and known for funding His ministry and witnessing the Resurrection
Joanna was a wealthy woman healed by Jesus who became a prominent disciple and a key witness to the Resurrection.
John the Baptist, Son of Zechariah
Prophet who baptized Jesus and preached repentance in the wilderness
An ascetic prophet and the son of Zechariah and Elizabeth who preached repentance in the wilderness and prepared the way for the ministry of Jesus Christ.
John, Father of Simon Peter
Father of the apostles Simon Peter and Andrew
A man of the first century AD primarily known as the father of the prominent apostles Simon Peter and Andrew.
John, Son of Zebedee and Apostle
Apostle and brother of James who received the visions of Revelation
One of the twelve apostles of Jesus, a son of Zebedee, and a key leader in the early Church who received the vision recorded in Revelation.
Judah, Son of Jacob
Patriarch who received the blessing of the scepter and whose lineage produced King David and Jesus Christ
The fourth son of Jacob and Leah, ancestor of the Tribe of Judah and the Davidic line, known for his leadership and pivotal role in the preservation of his family.
Judas son of James
Apostle of Jesus Christ also known as Thaddaeus who questioned Jesus during the Last Supper
One of the twelve original apostles of Jesus Christ, also known as Thaddaeus, who questioned the Lord during the Last Supper.
Mary Magdalene
Primary witness to the Resurrection of Jesus
A faithful disciple of Jesus from whom seven demons were cast out, later becoming the first witness to the Resurrection.
Mary, Mother of James and Joses
mother of James and Joses who witnessed the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus
A dedicated follower of Jesus who witnessed His crucifixion, prepared for His burial, and was among the first to witness the empty tomb.
Mary, Mother of Jesus
Mother of Jesus who conceived by the Holy Spirit
A woman of the tribe of Levi who, while a virgin, was chosen to be the mother of Jesus, the Messiah, through the power of the Holy Spirit.
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.
Moses
Prophet who led the Israelites out of Egypt and received the Ten Commandments
The preeminent prophet and lawgiver of Israel who led the Hebrews out of Egyptian bondage and mediated the Covenant at Mount Sinai.
Nathanael
Disciple from Cana who was called a 'true Israelite' by Jesus
A disciple of Jesus from Cana in Galilee, noted for his initial skepticism of Nazareth and his subsequent confession of Christ's divinity.
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 of Jesus who told Nathanael to 'come and see'
One of the twelve original apostles of Jesus, Philip was a resident of Bethsaida known for bringing Nathanael to Christ and requesting a direct vision of the Father.
Salome, Mother of the Sons of Zebedee
Mother of the apostles James and John who witnessed the crucifixion and visited the empty tomb
A devoted follower of Jesus and the mother of the apostles James and John, present at both the crucifixion and the empty tomb.
Simon the Zealot
Apostle of Jesus Christ distinguished by his former affiliation with the Zealots
One of the twelve original apostles of Jesus Christ, distinguished by his affiliation with the Zealot movement.
Theophilus
Recipient of the Gospel of Luke and the Book of Acts
Theophilus was the official recipient of the Gospel of Luke and the Book of Acts, likely a high-ranking Gentile undergoing Christian instruction.
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.
Zebedee
Father of the apostles James and John who was left in his boat when they followed Jesus
A Galilean fisherman and the father of the apostles James and John, whose departure to follow Jesus left him to manage the family business.