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Prophet in Abrahamic religions, led the Exodus of the Israelites out of Egypt and received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai.

Patriarch of the Abrahamic religions, entered into a covenant with God, which established the people of Israel. His willingness to sacrifice his son is a pivotal event.

Early Christian theologian and philosopher whose writings influenced the development of Western Christianity and Western philosophy. Author of 'Confessions' and 'City of God'.

Spanish noblewoman who became a Carmelite nun and a major figure of the Catholic Reformation. She was a mystic, author, and reformer of the Carmelite Order.

Italian Catholic friar and preacher. He founded the Franciscan Orders and is known for his love of nature, poverty, and his stigmata, considered to be the first stigmatized in Christian history.

Ancient Iranian spiritual leader who founded Zoroastrianism. His teachings centered on a monotheistic belief system featuring the god Ahura Mazda.

Influential Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher who emphasized personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationships, justice, and sincerity.

Ancient Chinese philosopher and writer, considered the founder of Taoism and traditionally credited with writing the Tao Te Ching.

Title given to the spiritual leaders of the Tibetan people. The current Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, is known for his teachings on compassion and non-violence.

Also known as Siddhartha Gautama. Founder of Buddhism, achieved enlightenment and taught the path to Nirvana through the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path.

Central figure of Christianity, believed by Christians to be the Son of God and the savior of humanity. His life and teachings are recorded in the New Testament of the Bible.

Hindu mystic and saint in 19th century Bengal. Believed in the unity of God, and practised different religions, stating that they all lead to the same truth.

Central figure in Christianity, venerated as the mother of Jesus Christ. Her life story is mostly known from the Gospels and she is the subject of much Christian devotion.

Founder of Islam, regarded by Muslims as the final prophet of God, whose teachings are found in the Quran. Lived in the Arabian Peninsula in the 7th century.

Cousin and son-in-law of Muhammad, fourth caliph of the Muslims. Considered the first Imam by Shia Muslims and a symbol of justice and faith.

Major deity in Hinduism, considered to be the eighth avatar of Vishnu. His teachings to Arjuna are recorded in the Bhagavad Gita.

Influential early Christian missionary and theologian, whose letters (epistles) form a significant part of the New Testament. Instrumental in the spread of Christianity beyond Judaism.

Influential Catholic theologian and philosopher, known for synthesizing Aristotle's philosophy with Christian doctrine. Authored the Summa Theologica outlining his systematic theology.

German professor of theology, composer, priest, and monk, initiated the Protestant Reformation through his Ninety-five Theses against the practices of the Catholic Church.