Jesus
At a glance:
- Series: Great Lives from History: The Ancient World, Prehistory-476
- Categories: Religion, Ethics
- Subcategories: Christianity, Christians, Churches, Theology, Theologians, Murder, Homicide, Execution, Assassination, Saints, Prophets, Legends, Myths
- Curriculum: Middle Eastern History, Western Civilization/European History, Ancient History
Article abstract: Judaean preacher{$I[g]Israel;Jesus} As the basis for a religious faith that has attracted many millions of adherents, Jesus’ life and teachings have exerted an enormous influence on Western civilization.
Early Life
Though his name is recognized by millions and his birthday is celebrated as a holiday across the Christian world, the early life of the man now known by the Greek version of his Hebrew name, Jesus Christ (JEE-zuhs KRIST) is shrouded in obscurity. Neither the day nor the year of his birth can be fixed with certainty. Some...
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