Jesus of Nazareth (c. 6–4 BC – AD 30/33) was a 1st-century Jewish teacher and preacher who is the central figure of Christianity, revered as the Son of God and savior. Born in Bethlehem to Mary and Joseph, he lived in Nazareth, preached a "new covenant," was crucified in Judea under Pontius Pilate, and, according to Christian belief, rose from the dead. [1, 2, 3]
Key Aspects of Jesus:
- Role in Christianity: Christians believe Jesus is God incarnate, the Messiah prophesied in the Old Testament, whose death and resurrection offer salvation from sin.
- Life Events: Key events include his birth in a manger, his baptism, training twelve disciples, performing miracles, the Last Supper, his crucifixion, and resurrection.
- Name and Titles: Often called Jesus of Nazareth, "Christ" (derived from the Greek Christos for Messiah/Anointed One), and "Yeshua" (Aramaic, meaning "God saves").
- Historical Context: Most scholars agree he existed, living in Roman-occupied Judea, and was a teacher before his execution around A.D. 30–33.
- Other Views: In Islam, he is considered a significant prophet and messenger (Isa), born of a virgin, but not the son of God, and not crucified. [3, 4, 5, 6]
His teachings emphasized love, forgiveness, and the Kingdom of God, recorded in the New Testament Gospels. [4, 6, 7, 8]
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