Definition: Jesus is the central figure of Christianity. For believers, he is the son of God and the Virgin Mary, lived as a Galilean Jew, was crucified under Pontius Pilate, and was resurrected. For many non-believers, Jesus is a source of wisdom. Some non-Christians believe he worked healing and other miracles. Believers debate issues of the relationship between Jesus as God the Son and God the Father. Jesus is usually called Jesus Christ, suggesting Jesus was the messiah or savior.
Although our dating system refers to time before the birth of Jesus as B.C., for before Christ, it is thought that Jesus was born a few years before our era. He is thought to have died in his 30s.
Go to Other Ancient / Classical History Glossary pages beginning with the letter
a | b | c | d | e | f | g | h | i | j | k | l | m | n | o | p | q | r | s | t | u | v | wxyzJesus is on the list of Most Important People to Know in Ancient History.
Also Known As: Jesus of Nazareth
