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[[File:Christ Giving His Blessing.jpg|300px|thumb|Painting ''Christ Giving His Blessing'' by Hans Memlinc]] | [[File:Christ Giving His Blessing.jpg|300px|thumb|Painting ''Christ Giving His Blessing'' by Hans Memlinc]] | ||
'''Jesus Christ''' (c. 4 BC – AD 30 / 33), also referred to as '''Jesus of Nazareth''' or '''Jesus Christ''', was a first-century [[Judaism|Jewish]] preacher and religious leader. He is the central figure of [[Christianity]], the world's largest religion. Most Christians believe he is the incarnation of [[Yahweh|God]] the Son and the awaited messiah (the Christ), prophesied in the Hebrew [[Bible]]. | '''Jesus Christ''' (c. 4 BC – AD 30 / 33), also referred to as '''Jesus of Nazareth''' or '''Jesus Christ''', was a first-century [[Judaism|Jewish]] preacher and religious leader. He is the central figure of [[Christianity]], the world's largest religion. Most Christians believe he is the incarnation of [[Yahweh|God]] the Son and the awaited messiah (the Christ), prophesied in the Hebrew [[Bible]]. | ||
The birth of Jesus is celebrated annually on December 25 as Christmas. His crucifixion is honored on Good Friday and his resurrection on Easter Sunday. The world's most widely used [[Gregorian calendar|calendar era]] is based on the approximate birthdate of Jesus. | |||
In [[numerology]], his number is 888. | In [[numerology]], his number is 888. | ||
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* Gospel of Judas | * Gospel of Judas | ||
* Apocryphon of James | * Apocryphon of James | ||
==Views of Jesus in other religions== | ==Views of Jesus in other religions== | ||