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- Nearly all scholars agree that Jesus Christ existed. They don't agree on how well the Jesus in the Bible accurately reflects Jesus as a historical figure.
- Most Jews believe that Jesus Christ was not the Messiah and did not fulfill Messianic prophecy. They also do not believe that Christ was resurrected or divine.
- At the time of Jesus' birth, the town of Nazareth only had about 200–400 people. In the New Testament, the town is a literally joke, as seen in the Bible when someone says, "Can anything good come out of Nazareth?"
- In Islam, Jesus, or Isa, is considered an important prophet and a Messiah. Islam also holds that Jesus was born of a virgin, but that he was not the Son of God.
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Jesus (born c. 6–4 bce, Bethlehem—died c. 30 ce, Jerusalem) religious leader revered in Christianity, one of the world’s major religions. He is regarded by most Christians as the Incarnation of God. The history of Christian reflection on the teachings and nature of Jesus is examined in the article Christology.
Ancient Jews usually had only one name, and, when greater specificity was needed, it was customary to add the father’s name or the place of origin. Thus, in his lifetime Jesus was called Jesus son of Joseph (Luke 4:22; John 1:45, 6:42), Jesus of Nazareth (Acts 10:38), or Jesus the Nazarene (Mark 1:24; Luke 24:19). After his death he came to be call...
Although born in Bethlehem, according to Matthew and Luke, Jesus was a Galilean from Nazareth, a village near Sepphoris, one of the two major cities of Galilee (Tiberias was the other). He was born to Joseph and Mary sometime between 6 bce and shortly before the death of Herod the Great (Matthew 2; Luke 1:5) in 4 bce. According to Matthew and Luke, however, Joseph was only legally his father. They report that Mary was a virgin when Jesus was conceived and that she “was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit” (Matthew 1:18; cf. Luke 1:35). Joseph is said to have been a carpenter (Matthew 13:55)—that is, a craftsman who worked with his hands—and, according to Mark 6:3, Jesus also became a carpenter.
Luke (2:41–52) states that Jesus as a youth was precociously learned, but there is no other evidence of his childhood or early life. As a young adult, he went to be baptized by the prophet John the Baptist and shortly thereafter became an itinerant preacher and healer (Mark 1:2–28). In his mid-30s Jesus had a short public career, lasting perhaps less than one year, during which he attracted considerable attention. Sometime between 29 and 33 ce—possibly 30 ce—he went to observe Passover in Jerusalem, where his entrance, according to the Gospels, was triumphant and infused with eschatological significance. While there he was arrested, tried, and executed. His disciples became convinced that he rose from the dead and appeared to them. They converted others to belief in him, which eventually led to a new religion, Christianity.
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Learn about the life, ministry, miracles, death and legacy of Jesus Christ, the central figure of Christianity. Discover amazing facts about His birth, family, disciples, gospels and more from this comprehensive list.
Learn about Jesus, the central figure of Christianity, who is also revered in Islam, Baháʼí Faith and Druze Faith. Find out his historical existence, birth, death, resurrection, miracles, teachings, and impact on culture and calendar.
- His conception was the fulfillment of Isaiah's prophecy. The Old Testament revealed hints of the coming Messiah, but only the Book of Isaiah was specific with the details.
- Prophet Micah predicted that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem. Named as one of the Twelve Minor Prophets, Micah the Morashtite had prophesied that the birthplace of the Messiah will be a small village in Jerusalem.
- Some theologians believed Jesus wasn't born in a stable. The gospels of Matthew and Luke have similar descriptions of the nativity. Also written there was baby Jesus laid in a manger, but it may just be a case of “lost in translation.”
- Christ means "the anointed one." Jesus was commonly followed by “son of Joseph” or “the carpenter” due to his parentage and profession. The title Christ was rooted in the Greek word christos meaning “the anointed one”, to symbolize that he was chosen by God to lead people to salvation.
Apr 3, 2014 · Jesus is a religious leader whose life and teachings are recorded in the Bible’s New Testament. He is a central figure in Christianity and is emulated as the incarnation of God by many ...
Aug 31, 2020 · Learn who Jesus Christ is according to the Bible, not according to myths, heresies, or popular opinions. Discover the biblical truths about Jesus' identity, role, and work as God's Son, Savior, and King.
