Augustus
Roman emperor at the time of Jesus' birth.
Archives: Glossary Terms
Balaam
A soothsayer who blessed Israel at the end of the wilderness wanderings.
Balak
King of Moab who hired Balaam to curse Israel.
BAPTISM
JesusJesus is the MessiahThe Messiah was the one who, it was believed, would come to free the people of Israel from bondage and exile. In Jewish thought the Messiah is the anticipated one who will come, as prophesied by Isaiah. In Christian thought Jesus of Nazareth is identified... More whose life, death, and resurrection are God’s saving act for humanity. More was baptized (literally, “dipped”) in the Jordan River by…
Barabbas
The bandit released from custody instead of Jesus.
Barnabas
Christian missionary and companion of Paul on his early journeys.
Bartimaeus
Blind beggar healed by Jesus.