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Jesus Christ, also called Jesus of Galilee or Jesus of Nazareth
(born c. 6–4 bc, Bethlehem—died c. ad 30, Jerusalem), religious leader revered in Christianity, one of the world’s major religions. He is regarded as the incarnation of God by most Christians. His teachings and deeds are recorded in the New Testament, which is essentially a theological document that makes discovery of the “historical Jesus” difficult. The basic outlines of his career and message, however, can be characterized when considered in the context of 1st-century Judaism and, especially, Jewish eschatology. The history of Christian reflection on the teachings and nature of Jesus is examined in the article Christology.
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Jesus Christ - Children's Encyclopedia (Ages 8-11)
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The teachings of Jesus, or Jesus Christ, are the basis of Christianity. Christians believe that Jesus was the Messiah-a savior sent to deliver people from sin. The word Christ comes from Khristos, the Greek word for Messiah.
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Jesus Christ - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up)
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Nearly all that is known about the life of Jesus, also called Jesus Christ, after whom Christianity is named, is contained in the four Gospels of the New Testament, particularly those of Mark, Matthew, and Luke. These accounts were written 60 to 100 or more years after the birth of Christ by men of different temperaments. They differ in some details but agree in all essentials. Jesus himself left no writings. Aside from mere mention by two Roman historians, in works written within a century after his death, the secular historians of his time said nothing about this man who has had such a profound influence on the life and thought of the world.
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