Jesus of Nazareth (7–2 BC/BCE—26–36 AD/CE), also known as
Jesus Christ, is the central figure of Christianity and is revered by most
Christian churches as the Son of God and the incarnation of God. Islam considers
Jesus a prophet, and he is an important figure in several other religions.
The principal sources of information regarding Jesus' life and teachings are the
four canonical gospels though some scholars argue that other texts (such as the
Gospel of Thomas) are as relevant as the canonical gospels to the historical
Jesus. Most critical scholars in the fields of history and biblical studies
believe that ancient texts on Jesus' life are at least partially
accurate,agreeing that Jesus was a Galilean Jew who was regarded as a teacher
and healer. They also generally accept that he was baptized by John the Baptist,
and was crucified in Jerusalem on orders of the Roman Prefect of Judaea Pontius
Pilate, on the charge of sedition against the Roman Empire. Aside from these few
conclusions, academic studies remain inconclusive about the chronology, the
central message of Jesus' preaching, his social class, cultural environment, and
religious orientation.
Christian views of Jesus (see also Christology) center on the belief that Jesus
is divine, is the Messiah whose coming was prophesied in the Old Testament, and
that he was resurrected after his crucifixion. Christians predominantly believe
that Jesus is the "Son of God" (generally meaning that he is God the Son, the
second person in the Trinity), who came to provide salvation and reconciliation
with God by his death for their sins. Other Christian beliefs include Jesus'
virgin birth, performance of miracles, ascension into Heaven, and future Second
Coming. While the doctrine of the Trinity is widely accepted by Christians, a
small minority instead hold various nontrinitarian beliefs concerning the
divinity of Jesus.
In Islam, Jesus (Arabic: عيسى, commonly transliterated as Isa) is considered
one of God's important prophets, a bringer of scripture, and a worker of
miracles. Jesus is also called "Messiah," but Islam does not teach that he was
divine. Islam denies the death and resurrection of Jesus, believing instead that
he ascended bodily to heaven.
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