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Jesus (c. 6 to 4 BC – AD 30 or 33), also referred to as Jesus Christ, Jesus of Nazareth, and many other names and titles, was a first-century Jewish preacher and religious leader. He is the central figure of Christianity, the world's largest religion. Most Christians believe Jesus to be the incarnation of God the Son and the awaited messiah, the Christ that is prophesied in the Old Testament. Virtually all modern scholars of antiquity agree that Jesus existed historically. Accounts of Jesus' life are contained in the Gospels, especially the four canonical Gospels in the New Testament. Academic research has yielded various views on the historical reliability of the Gospels and how closely they reflect the historical Jesus. Jesus was circumcised at eight days old, was baptized by John the Baptist as a young adult, and after 40 days and nights of fasting in the wilderness, began his own ministry. Being an itinerant teacher, he was often referred to as "rabbi". Jesus often debated with fellow Jews on how to best follow God, engaged in healings, taught in parables, and gathered followers, among whom twelve were his primary disciples. He was arrested in Jerusalem and tried by the Jewish authorities, turned over to the Roman government, and crucified on the order of Pontius Pilate, the Roman prefect of Judea. After his death, his followers became convinced that he rose from the dead, and following his ascension, the community they formed eventually became the early Christian Church that expanded as a worldwide movement. Accounts of his teachings and life were initially conserved by oral transmission, which was the source of the written Gospels. Christian theology includes the beliefs that Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit, was born of a virgin named Mary, performed miracles, founded the Christian Church, died by crucifixion as a sacrifice to achieve atonement for sin, rose from the dead, and ascended into Heaven, from where he will return. Commonly, Christians believe Jesus enables people to be reconciled to God. The Nicene Creed asserts that Jesus will judge the living and the dead, either before or after their bodily resurrection, an event tied to the Second Coming of Jesus in Christian eschatology. The great majority of Christians worship Jesus as the incarnation of God the Son, the second of three prosopons of the Trinity. The birth of Jesus is celebrated annually, generally on 25 December, as Christmas. His crucifixion is honoured on Good Friday and his resurrection on Easter Sunday. The world's most widely used calendar era—in which the current year is AD 2024 (or 2024 CE)—is based on the approximate birthdate of Jesus. Jesus is also revered in Islam, the Baháʼí Faith, and the Druze Faith. In Islam, Jesus (often referred to by his Quranic name ʿĪsā) is considered the penultimate prophet of God and the messiah, who will return before the Day of Judgement. Muslims believe Jesus was born of the virgin Mary but was neither God nor a son of God. Most Muslims do not believe that he was killed or crucified but that God raised him into Heaven while he was still alive. In contrast, Judaism rejects the belief that Jesus was the awaited messiah, arguing that he did not fulfill messianic prophecies, was not lawfully anointed and was neither divine nor resurrected. Name Naming conventions A typical Jew in Jesus' time had only one name, sometimes followed by the phrase "son of [father's name]", or the individual's hometown. Thus, in the New Testament, Jesus is commonly referred to as "Jesus of Nazareth". Jesus' neighbours in Nazareth referred to him as "the carpenter, the son of Mary and brother of James and Joses and Judas and Simon", "the carpenter's son", or "Joseph's son"; in the Gospel of John, the disciple Philip refers to him as "Jesus son of Joseph from Nazareth". Etymology The English name Jesus, from Greek Iēsous, is a rendering of Joshua (Hebrew Yehoshua, later Yeshua), and was not uncommon in Judea at the time of the birth of Jesus. Popular etymology linked the names Yehoshua and Yeshua to the verb meaning "save" and the noun "salvation". The Gospel of Matthew tells of an angel that appeared to Joseph instructing him "to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins". Jesus Christ Since the early period of Christianity, Christians have commonly referred to Jesus as "Jesus Christ". The word Christ was a title or office ("the Christ"), not a given name. It derives from the Greek Χριστός (Christos), a translation of the Hebrew mashiakh (משיח) meaning "anointed", and is usually transliterated into English as "messiah". In biblical Judaism, sacred oil was used to anoint certain exceptionally holy people and objects as part of their religious investiture. Christians of the time designated Jesus as "the Christ" because they believed him to be the messiah, whose arrival is prophesied in the Hebrew Bible and Old Testament. In postbiblical usage, Christ became viewed as a name—one part of "Jesus Christ". Etymons of the term Christian (meaning a follower of Christ) have been in use since the 1st century. Life and teachings in the New Testament Canonical gospels The four canonical gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) are the foremost sources for the life and message of Jesus. But other parts of the New Testament also include references to key episodes in his life, such as the Last Supper in 1 Corinthians 11:23–26. Acts of the Apostles refers to Jesus' early ministry and its anticipation by John the Baptist. Acts 1:1–11 says more about the Ascension of Jesus than the canonical gospels do. In the undisputed Pauline letters, which were written earlier than the Gospels, Jesus' words or instructions are cited several times. Some early Christian groups had separate descriptions of Jesus' life and teachings that are not in the New Testament. These include the Gospel of Thomas, Gospel of Peter, and Gospel of Judas, the Apocryphon of James, and many other apocryphal writings. Most scholars conclude that these were written much later and are less reliable accounts than the canonical gospels. Authorship, date, and reliability The canonical gospels are four accounts, each by a different author. The authors of the Gospels are pseudonymous, attributed by tradition to the four evangelists, each with close ties to Jesus: Mark by John Mark, an associate of Peter; Matthew by one of Jesus' disciples; Luke by a companion of Paul mentioned in a few epistles; and John by another of Jesus' disciples, the "beloved disciple". According to the Marcan priority, the first to be written was the Gospel of Mark (written AD 60–75), followed by the Gospel of Matthew (AD 65–85), the Gospel of Luke (AD 65–95), and the Gospel of John (AD 75–100). Most scholars agree that the authors of Matthew and Luke used Mark as a source for their gospels. Since Matthew and Luke also share some content not found in Mark, many scholars assume that they used another source (commonly called the.... Discover the Jesus Christ popular books. Find the top 100 most popular Jesus Christ books.
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Jesus Christ
United Church of GodA Christian's walk is challenging, and trials can be overwhelming at times. But through the birth, perfect life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, we have hope in the abi...
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Jesus in the Present Tense
Warren W. WiersbeIn Jesus in the Present Tense, Dr. Warren W. Wiersbe explores the “I AM” statements of Godfrom His burning bush conversation with Moses, to His powerful reassurances to t...
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Not a Fan
Kyle IdlemanPastor Kyle Idleman doesn’t just want to be a fan of Jesus, he wants to full heartedly commit to him and be a follower of Jesus. But how can you make the leap from fan to follower?...
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The Universal Christ
Richard RohrNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From one of the world’s most influential spiritual thinkers, a longawaited book exploring what it means that Jesus was called “Christ,” and how...
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Heaven is for Real Movie Edition
Todd Burpo#1 New York Times bestseller with more than 11 million copies sold and Amazon’s #17 bestselling book of all time. Heaven Is for Real was the bestselling nonfiction book of 2011 as ...
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Draw the Circle
Mark BattersonYour 40day guide to experiencing more passionate, persistent, intimate communication with God. Do you pray as often and as bravely as you want to? Are you looking to strengthe...
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The Revelation of Jesus Christ
T. Austin-SparksThere is, perhaps, no book in the Bible that has resulted in more confusion than the book of the Revelation. To mention alone, by name, the many conflicting schools of interpretati...
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The Sermon on the Mount
Emmet FoxWhat did Jesus teach? Distilled from years of study and lecture, affirmed by nearly a million readers over the last fifty years, Emmet Fox's answer in The Sermon on the Mount is si...
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Jesus Christ
Carrie J. SchroederIn addition to the complete text of the print book, the Interactive Edition adds the following features: Intext links to official, online versions of Scripture, the Catechism, and...
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Jesus Christ Our Righteousness
Charles H. Spurgeon (1834-1892)Another quality eBook from Chapel Library. “This is his name whereby he shall be called, The Lord our Righteousness.” Jeremiah 23:6 Man by the fall sustained an infinite lo...
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The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Anna Catherine EmmerichThey are but intended to take one of the lowest places among those numerous representations of the Passion which have been given us by pious writers and artists, and to be consider...
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Jesus Christ
Dr Getaneh AlemuThese reflections are about the names of Jesus Christ. In searching the scriptures I found out early on in my faith that our focus should be on the names of Jesus Christ. God the F...
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Jesus Christ
Roch A Kereszty & O. Cist.Revised and expanded third edition of a widely used Christology textbook with broad appeal to Roman Catholics, Protestants & Orthodox.
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Preach My Gospel
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsThis is the standard curriculum for all mission presidents, fulltime missionaries, and ward missionaries. It may also be used by leaders and members in stakes and wards. It describ...
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Sun Stand Still
Steven FurtickIf you're not daring to believe God for the impossible, you may be sleeping through some of the best parts of your Christian Life. “This book is not a Snuggie. The words on th...
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Holy Bible
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsThe 2013 edition of the Holy Bible contains all of the study aids contained in the 1979 edition and includes revisions to the study aids, several new photos, updated maps, and adju...
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Misquoting Jesus
Bart D. EhrmanWhen worldclass biblical scholar Bart Ehrman first began to study the texts of the Bible in their original languages he was startled to discover the multitude of mistakes and inten...
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NKJV, Holy Bible
Thomas NelsonCommissioned in 1975 by Thomas Nelson Publishers, 130 respected Bible scholars, church leaders, and lay Christians worked for seven years to create a completely modern edition of t...
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Jesus Christ
Carrie J. SchroederIn Jesus Christ: God's Love Made Visible the students encounter Jesus Christ, the Second Person of the Trinity. This course leads the students toward a deeper understanding of Divi...
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Simply Jesus
N. T. WrightIn Simply Jesus, bestselling author and leading Bible scholar N.T. Wright summarizes 200 years of modern Biblical scholarship and models how Christians can best retell the story of...
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Living Buddha, Living Christ 20th Anniversary Edition
Thích Nhất Hạnh & Elaine Pagels"[Thich Nhat Hanh] shows us the connection between personal, inner peace and peace on earth." His Holiness The Dalai LamaNominated by Martin Luther King, Jr. for a Nobel Peace Priz...
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The suppressed Gospels and Epistles of the original New Testament of Jesus the Christ, Volume 1, Mary
William WakeTo uphold the "right of private judgment," and our "Christian liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free;" to add fuel to the fire of investigation, and in the crucible of deep inq...
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Jesus Calling Book Club Discussion Guide for Women
Sarah YoungExperience peace in the presence of the Savior who is closer than you can imagine with the Jesus Calling® Discussion Guide for Women.The Jesus Calling Discussion Guide for Women is...
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How Jesus Became God
Bart D. EhrmanNew York Times bestselling author and Bible expert Bart Ehrman reveals how Jesus’s divinity became dogma in the first few centuries of the early church.The claim at the heart of th...
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The Unknown Life of Jesus Christ
Nicolas NotovitchNicolas Notovitch was a Russian aristocrat, Cossack officer, spy, and journalist known for his contention that during the years of Jesus Christ's life missing from the Bible, he fo...
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The Case for Christ
Lee StrobelIs there credible evidence that Jesus of Nazareth really is the Son of God? Retracing his own spiritual journey from atheism to faith, Lee Strobel, former legal editor of the Chica...
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Revelation of Jesus Christ
T. Austin-SparksRevelation of Jesus Christ. That is to be the object of our occupation at this time and while it will come to us through the book which bears that name, it is not the book, as such...
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Jesus
James Martin“James Martin’s riveting new meditation on Jesus is one of the best books I’ve read in yearson any subject.” Mary Karr, author of LitJames Martin, SJ, gifted storytelle...
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Lamb
Christopher MooreEveryone knows about the immaculate conception and the crucifixion. But what happened to Jesus between the manger and the Sermon on the Mount? In this hilarious and bold novel, the...
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The Jesus I Never Knew
Philip YanceyHow does the Jesus of the New Testament compare to the Jesus we think we know so well? Join bestselling author Philip Yancey as he conducts an enlightening biblical and historical ...
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Responding to the Call of Jesus Christ
Patrick Manning MEd, MTS, PhD, Daniella Zsupan-Jerome MA, PhD & Thomas H. Groome EdDThe Credo series explores the concepts outlined in the document of The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB): Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework for Young ...
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The Case for Christ
Lee StrobelIs there credible proof that Jesus of Nazareth really is the Son of God? In The Case for Christ, Lee Strobel, former legal editor of the Chicago Tribune and ...
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City of Screams
James Rollins & Rebecca CantrellFrom New York Times bestselling author James Rollins and awardwinning suspense novelist Rebecca Cantrell comes a disturbing story of vengeance, bloodshed, and creatures that prowl ...
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Jesus Calling
Sarah YoungEach day offers encouragement and hope from a Savior who is closer than you can imagine and who will never leave you. Grow in a deep personal faith while reading a message th...
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The Book of Mormon
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsThe Book of Mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the Bible. It is a record of God’s dealings with the ancient inhabitants of the Americas and contains the fulness of ...
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Kisses from Katie
Katie J. DavisThe New York Times bestslling account of a courageous eighteenyearold from Nashville who gave up every comfort and convenience to become the adoptive mother to thirteen girls in Ug...
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A Heaven is for Real Deluxe Edition
Todd Burpo#1 New York Times bestseller with more than 11 million copies sold! When 4yearold Colton Burpo emerges from lifesaving surgery with remarkable stories of his visit to heaven, his f...
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Jesus Is
Judah SmithA New York Times Bestseller!This is a book for new believers,lifelong followers, andthe merely curious.Jesus is . How would you finish that sentence?The subject is there, and ...
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Jesus The Christ
James E. TalmageThis is an electronic edition of the complete book complemented by author biography. This book features a table of contents linked to every chapter. The book was designed for optim...
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Jesus the Christ
James Edward TalmageJesus the Christ has been viewed by the LDS Church as a classic text on its teachings and beliefs concerning the life and ministry of Jesus. "One who gets the understand...
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Radical
David PlattNew York Times bestsellerWhat is Jesus worth to you?It's easy for American Christians to forget how Jesus said his followers would actually live, what their new lifestyle woul...
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Bloodline
James Rollins“One of the most inventive storytellers writing today”Lincoln Child, bestselling coauthor of Gideon’s Corpse “The modern master of the action thriller.”Providence JournalBulle...
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The New Testament of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
American Bible Union [Editor]American Bible Society (ABS) is an interconfessional, nondenominational, nonprofit Protestant organization, founded on May 11 in 1816 in New York City, which publishes, distributes...
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Made to Crave
Lysa TerKeurstWhat would happen if you started listening to your cravings instead of trying to silence them? If you’re tired of the same old messages of eat less and move more, this book is what...
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Zealot
Reza Aslan#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “A lucid, intelligent pageturner” (Los Angeles Times) that challenges longheld assumptions about Jesus, from the host of Believer Two thousand ...
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The Law of the Spirit of Life In Christ Jesus
T. Austin-Sparks"The law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus." Upon that fact, the Scriptures are more than emphatic, that all that is of God is in Christ Jesus; and inasmuch as the mark of all ...