jesus of nazareth

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • Jesus of Nazareth: The central figure of Christianity, believed by Christians to be the Son of God and the Messiah (Christ). He was a Jewish teacher and prophet from the town of Nazareth in Galilee. His life, teachings, death, and resurrection form the foundational narrative of the Christian faith.
Usage
  • Proper noun:
    • The teachings of Jesus of Nazareth emphasize love, forgiveness, and compassion.
    • Historians study the historical context of Jesus of Nazareth in first-century Judea.
    • Christians believe Jesus of Nazareth was resurrected three days after his crucifixion.
Advanced Usage
  • "the historical Jesus": A term used in academic scholarship to refer to the figure of Jesus as reconstructed by historical and critical methods, separate from theological interpretations.
    • Scholars debate what can be known about the historical Jesus of Nazareth.
  • "Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews": A title (often abbreviated INRI) that, according to the New Testament, was inscribed on the cross at his crucifixion.
    • Pilate ordered the sign to read, "Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews."
Variants and Related Words
  • Jesus (proper noun): The most common shortened form.
    • They prayed to Jesus.
  • Christ (proper noun): A title meaning "Messiah" or "Anointed One," used as a name for Jesus.
    • Jesus Christ is the cornerstone of the faith.
  • The Nazarene (proper noun): A title referring to Jesus, derived from his hometown.
    • Followers of the Nazarene spread his message.
Synonyms
  • The Messiah: Refers to the promised deliverer, a title applied to Jesus.
  • The Savior: Emphasizes the Christian belief in Jesus as the one who saves humanity from sin.
  • The Lamb of God: A metaphorical title from Christian theology symbolizing Jesus's sacrifice.
Related Phrases
  • To have a Jesus moment: (Informal idiom) To experience a sudden realization, moral awakening, or moment of profound clarity or compassion, alluding to the transformative nature of Jesus's teachings.
    • When I helped that stranger, I had a real Jesus of Nazareth moment.
Related Idioms
  • What would Jesus do? (WWJD): A modern Christian aphorism encouraging ethical decision-making by considering the example set by Jesus of Nazareth.
    • Faced with a difficult choice, she asked herself, "What would Jesus of Nazareth do?"
Noun
  1. a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)