Apostles

Central figure of Christianity. Jewish teacher from Nazareth, crucified under Pontius Pilate c. AD 30; confessed by Christians as the Messiah and Son of God. Called and taught the Twelve Apostles.

Chief of the Twelve Apostles. Fisherman from Bethsaida; preached at Pentecost, traveled widely, and traditionally martyred in Rome under Nero. Counted by Roman tradition as first bishop of Rome.

Pharisee turned apostle to the Gentiles after his Damascus-road encounter. Author of at least seven undisputed letters in the New Testament; martyred in Rome under Nero.

Son of Zebedee, brother of James, one of the Twelve and of the inner three. By tradition resided in Ephesus, taught Polycarp and Papias, and lived to the reign of Trajan.