Christianity: Jesus Christ

Jesus was born to a Jewish couple, Mary and Joseph.

Jesus grew up in Palestine (Israel, Palestine, and Jordan today).

At about age 30 Jesus began traveling and teaching.

Jesus chose twelve men who became known as the disciples. Women and men gathered to learn and give support.

After about three years Jesus was arrested. His teachings and life style offended the authorities.

Jesus was tortured and executed.

Jesus' followers found him to be alive after death.

Communities of Jesus' disciples came to be known as the
Christian Church, a present day global community of faith.

Jesus is .......

............. calm and renewing friend.
............. militant defender of the poor and downtrodden.
............. suffering one, companion to all in pain and terror.
............. mysterious and timeless vision of virtue and truth.
............. wise and brilliant champion of reason and truth.
............. friend to hopeless and despairing individuals.
............. stern and fair judge
............. teacher who opens the mind beyond imagination.
............. exalted and grand revelation of the Creator.
............. lonely and deserted stranger on a dark road.
............. insistent questioner who confronts the proud.
............. the wholeness of God present in mystery.
............. mystical poet of the spirit who charms a person.
............. dying figure on a cross by the roadside.
............. heroic conqueror over evil and death.
............. common traveler to people walking the road of life.
............. liberator of the oppressed.
............. baby in a barn manger along with Mary and Joseph.
............. the beloved One.
............. person of insight respected by many Jewish people.
............. prophet respected by Hindus, Muslims, and others.
............. extreme spiritual pioneer.
............. explorer of the far reaches of the creation and beyond.
............. companion in torture with all who are treated violently.
............. cool figure in popular culture of 2007

The Lord's Prayer is the most widely known prayer for Christians. It was given by Jesus as a guide for believers to use in their prayers.

The Apostles Creed is one historic statement of belief about Jesus that has stood the test of time and continues to guide and inspire believers.

The Nicene Creed was created to sharpen the vision of what Jesus was about and continues to challenge thought and imagination.

"A Portrait of Jesus" is one present day North American perspective on the life of Jesus.

Many Christian give honor and respect to Mary, the Mother of Jesus. Her dignity, leadership, and devotion is seen as a model for women. Mary is a source of compassion and comfort for many. Her persistent love for Jesus is seen as a spiritual virtue that sets her apart from other people. Mary the Mother of Jesus is a Catholic web introduction to Mary.

Eastern Orthodox Christians use icons as witness to the incarnation - God come among humans as a person who can be seen, touched and heard. Examples of icons of Jesus Christ are found at: Gallery of Icons; and Jesus Christ of Mt Sinai.