- Lived: A.D. 0 - A.D. 30 (Early Church)
- Nationality: Israelite
- Known for: Central figure in Christianity, founder of the Christian religion, believed by Christians and Messianic Jews to be the Messiah and Son of God
- Fun Fact: The word "Christ" comes from the Greek word "khristos" which is itself a translation of the Hebrew word "messiah" or "annointed."
- Fun Fact: Though Jesus is almost always associated with Christianity, He Himself was actually a practicing and faithful Jew.
Jesus of Nazareth, more commonly referred to as Jesus Christ, is the central figure in Christianity. Christians believe that Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He is believed to be the Son of God and Savior of the world in Christianity and Messianic Judaism. Modern scholars agree almost unanimously that Jesus of Nazareth was a real person who lived during the Second Temple period who was executed on the orders of Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor at the time. On the third day, He rose from the dead and ascended into heaven. He is considered to be one of the most important prophets in Islam as well. Both Christians and Muslims believe that Jesus will return before Judgement Day.
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