People

Abraham

Jews regard Abraham as the first Patriarch of the Jewish people. The story of Judaism begins when God promised him that he would be the father of a great people.

David

David was the first king in Jerusalem whose reign was later looked back on as a golden era. He is known both as a great fighter and as the source of poems and songs, some of which are collected in the book of Psalms.

Isaiah

Very little is known about the prophet Isaiah. He is thought to have lived in Jerusalem, have access to the royal court and to have been well-informed about affairs of state.

Joseph

Joseph was sold into slavery but managed to become advisor to the Egyptian Pharaoh because of his gift for interpreting dreams.

Joshua

Joshua is the Bible's most famous warrior. He is remembered for destroying the walls of Jericho using only trumpets.

Moses

The father of the Jewish people who received the Ten Commandments from God.

Moses Maimonides

Moses Maimonides is regarded by many as the greatest Jewish philosopher of the Middle Ages.