Origins/ Founder
Jesus is the originator of Christianity. Prior to Jesus’ birth, there was much suffering for Jews; many were expecting the “end of times.” Many believed that those who oppressed the Jews, Romans, would be punished by God and that the Messiah would appear. Many believed that the Messiah had been for told in some sacred books and they expected him to rule the new world.
Christianity was grown out of Judaism. Jesus is considered to be the originator of Christianity. There are traditional teachings that tell of a miraculous conception in Nazareth and of the birth of a virginal mother, by the name of Mary. Jesus was a Jew and a carpenter. Many believed Jesus was the messiah. Jesus helped people, did miracles, and raised a girl from the dead. He was a spiritual savior, not as many believed a messiah. Jesus died on the holy cross. At the time of his death there was an earthquake and sky got dark, just as states in scriptures. After his death Jesus was taken to a tombstone. After the third day, his disciples and other when to the tombstone, where there was no body. Ultimately, those who believed he was the messiah became to be known as Christian. Almost everything we know of comes from the four Gospels of the New Testament. |
Jesus in the New Testament Gospels
The four gospels were written remembrance of Jesus words and deeds, which were recorded some years after his death by his followers. Jesus has a special connection to God, referring to him as his father. He was a raised a Jew was devoted. Jesus’ independence of thought was alluded to in the gospels. Jesus’ most prominent characteristic was his emphasis on universal love, to love yourself and your neighbor. Some at the time may have been confused, some wished to seek vengeance on the Romans on a violent way. On the Sabbath, Jesus when about and did miracles. Jesus showed much emotion especially when close friends passed away. Jesus observed human activity closely and gave good advice. He had many female friend followers; many see him as a social activist. He believed that soon God will judge the world.
The New Testament is made of the four gospels, commonly known as the synoptic gospels
: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
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The Two Great Commandments
Jesus had a great concern regarding the commandments. In his teachings, he called hem the Two Great Commandments, where he combined two strong elements: a love for God and an ethical call for kindness toward others.
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