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Jesus of Nazareth

Also known as Yeshua · Jesus Christ · The Messiah · Son of David · Son of God · The Word

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Description

Born to the virgin Mary in Bethlehem; raised in Nazareth. Began public ministry at about thirty after his baptism by John. Proclaimed the kingdom of God; healed, taught, gathered twelve disciples. Crucified under Pontius Pilate at Jerusalem, ca. AD 30 or 33. Rose bodily on the third day; appeared to many over forty days; ascended. The Christian confession is that he is the eternal Son of God incarnate, Messiah of Israel, Lord and Savior of the world.

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Notes

Birth year is approximate; most place Jesus' birth between 6 and 4 BC (Herod the Great died in 4 BC). Death year is debated between AD 30 and 33.