The Lost Books of the Bible: who's who, timeline and places

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JoachimAnna's devout husband, who shares his possessions and promises any child to God.First seen in chapter 1
AnnaJoachim's devout wife, who remains childless and promises any child to God.First seen in chapter 1
MaryThe daughter an angel promises Joachim that Anna will bear.First seen in chapter 2
JosephMary's intended husband, identified by a dove settling on his rod.First seen in chapter 5
GabrielThe messenger who tells Mary she will conceive a holy son while remaining a virgin.First seen in chapter 7
JesusThe son Gabriel tells Mary she will bear through divine power.First seen in chapter 17
PilateThe man asked to judge accusations about Jesus' claims and Sabbath cures.First seen in chapter 53
NicodemusA man who urges Pilate to release Jesus.First seen in chapter 57
PaulA man whose disciples meet Seneca, who wishes for his company.First seen in chapter 75
SenecaA correspondent who writes to Paul after meeting some of his disciples.First seen in chapter 75
TheclaA woman who embraces Paul's teaching despite pressure from her mother and fiancé.First seen in chapter 90
IgnatiusA writer who thanks the Ephesian church and urges obedience to its bishop.First seen in chapter 144
PolycarpThe bishop at Smyrna whom Ignatius urges to guide people gently.First seen in chapter 164

Chapter 2
An angel tells Joachim that Anna will bear a daughter named Mary.
Chapter 4
Mary's parents bring her to the temple, where she climbs fifteen stairs without help.
Chapter 7
Gabriel tells Mary she will conceive a holy son while keeping her virginity.
Chapter 22
A midwife enters Mary's cave, where dazzling light fades to reveal a nursing infant.
Chapter 28
An angel sends Joseph and his family into Egypt, where their arrival brings down an idol.
Chapter 39
Jesus makes clay figures move and birds fly, alarming the fathers of his playmates.
Chapter 53
Jesus' accusers ask Pilate to judge his claims and Sabbath cures.
Chapter 59
Jesus is crucified between Dimas and Gestas, and Longinus pierces his side.
Chapter 62
Soldiers report an angel announcing Jesus' resurrection, while three men describe seeing him ascend into heaven.
Chapter 71
Jesus announces victory over the devil and death, and the saints thank him for their rescue.
Chapter 75
Seneca writes to Paul after meeting some of his disciples and expresses a desire for his company.
Chapter 82
Paul asks Seneca to stop discussing his religion with the emperor because it puts Seneca at risk.
Chapter 90
Thecla listens to Paul from her window and embraces his teaching despite her family's pressure.
Chapter 97
Thecla survives wild beasts, baptizes herself in a water pit, and gains release after declaring her faith.
Chapter 100
The church at Rome addresses the Corinthian church and condemns a division stirred up by a few men.
Chapter 119
The speaker challenges the Corinthians' rebellion against their priests and urges an end to division.
Chapter 127
The speaker urges repentance, mutual love, and care for the flesh because of bodily resurrection and judgment.
Chapter 132
The speaker explains Christ's willing suffering as bringing forgiveness, overcoming death, and revealing resurrection.
Chapter 142
The speaker introduces the opposing ways of light and darkness and explains the conduct required for light.
Chapter 144
Ignatius thanks the Ephesian church for its care and urges love and obedience toward its bishop.
Chapter 155
Ignatius asks the Roman church not to prevent his desired sacrifice, which he sees as his path to God.
Chapter 161
Ignatius praises the Smyrna church's faith and insists that Jesus truly suffers and rises bodily.
Chapter 164
Ignatius urges Polycarp to protect unity, support everyone, and guide troublesome people gently.
Chapter 170
A letter writer urges repentance and reconciliation, while Hermas receives visions exposing wrongful desire and household neglect.
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