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59 matches to Jesus
Annunciation. Angel Gabriel’s announcement to Mary re Jesus.
Apollinarianism. 4C Christian heresy. Jesus not truly human because of his divine nature.
Apostles. 12 disciples of Jesus. Also, first missionary to a country.
Ascension. Jesus’ rise to heaven 40 days after Resurrection.
Barabbas. Thief freed by crowd instead of Jesus.
Capernaum. Jesus’ second home and site of miracles.
Chalcedon, Council. 451. Clarified orthodox Catholic beliefs. Sees of Rome and Byzantium established. Christ’s dual nature.
Christianity. World’s largest religion, based on acts and teachings of Jesus Christ, believed to be Son of God. Emphasises love for all..
Dismas, St. Thief converted by Jesus on cross.
Docetism. Gnostic heresy. Christ was phantasm, not human.
Dukhobors. 1755-. Russian Christian pacifist, anarchist sect. Leaders claimed to be Christ reincarnated. Tolstoy sponsored emigration to Canada, 1898.
Erasmus, Desiderius. c1466-1536. Dutch Humanist ecclesiastic reform writer. Published first New Testament based on Greek, 1516. Reason over ignorance and superstition. Opposed Luther. Praise of Folly. Enchiridion: Christ requires of us nothing but a pure and sincere life.
Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. Biblical reference to war, famine, death, and Christ, to come at end of world.
Galilee. N Israel. (Ancient N Palestine). Jesus’ homeland. Absorbed in Arab-Israeli War, 1949.
Holy Grail. Cup used by Jesus at Last Supper.
Hung Hsiu-ch’üan. 1814-64. Led Tai-Ping Rebellion. Claimed to be Christ’s brother. Founded new religion based on Chinese unity.
Jehovah’s Witnesses. 1879-. Christian sect believing in Christ’s imminent second coming. Founded by Russell. Publish Watchtower and Awake!. Yahweh.
Jesuit Order. Society of Jesus.1534-. Founded by Loyola. Vows of poverty, chastity, and perfect obedience to Pope. Missionary and educational work. Dissolved 1773; restored 1814.
Jesus. c6BC-c30. Jewish prophet, believed by Christians to be the Messiah, son of God. Crucified. Resurrected. Life and death were inspiration for Christianity.
John, St. The Baptist. -28. Baptised Christ. Beheaded for Salome by Herod Antipas.
John, St. The Evangelist. -c100. Apostle of Christ. Wrote 4th Gospel, Revelations.
Joseph, St. Husband of Mary, mother of Jesus.
Joseph of Arimathea, St. Buried Jesus in his own tomb. By legend, brought Holy Grail to England.
Judas Iscariot. c30. Apostle who betrayed Jesus. Suicide.