If you say "this religion", you need to specify what religion you are talking about.
jesus mainly
not many people
There are thirty-three deities in the Hindu religion. Umiya Mata, Ramji, and Skanda re several important figures of the religion.
Rites are not important in most religions and not used in most religions.
who are some important historical figures that have influenced biblical interpretation (especially during the 16th and 17th centuries)?
There are many important figures from Greek mythology. These include Greek Gods such as Zeus and Apollo or heroes such as Hercules, Achilles and Jason.
The most important "religious figures" would be the patriarchs and matriarchs. Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Sarah, Rebekah, Rachel and Leah.
Considering that religions are responsible for shaping people's worldviews, cultural contexts, values, and interactions, it is clear that religions are very important.
Stéphane Mallarmé, Paul Valery.
A number of religions developed out of Christianity. The most important of these is Islam.
The main Japanese religions are Shintoism and Buddhism. Some people are also Jewish, Christian or any other religion they choose.
the importaint figures are buddha