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Jesus Christ, born around the 1st century BCE and commonly known as Jesus son of Joseph, Jesus of Nazareth, Jesus of Galilee, or simply Christ, holds a pivotal position in Christian doctrine. This significant Jewish religious leader is revered by Christians worldwide as God incarnate and also recognized as an influential prophet by Muslims as well as the precursor to Prophet Muhammad.
Anomalous Naming: Unlike many Jewish contemporaries who carried two names, Jesus was often addressed using additional identifiers such as Jesus of Nazareth or Jesus son of Joseph, reflecting his place of origin and lineage. The term Christ originates from the Greek word Christos, akin to Hebrew expressions like Messiah which denote The anointed one. This title was used by Jews anticipating a leader who would restore Israel's former glory through anointing.
Jesus' birth occurred in North and Central Palestine-a region encompassed between the Dead Sea and the Jordan River on its eastern side, and the Mediterranean Sea to the west. The Roman administration began controlling this territory around 1st century BCE initially as a tributary kingdom, with periods of relative instability due to external invasions and internal uprisings.
Rise to Political Stability: Following the reign of Herod the Great c.73 BCE – c.4 BCE, the region experienced gradual stabilization under Roman rule. Although Jewish in fth, Herod served Rome's interests as a vassal king.
Galilee and Perea were entrusted to Herod Antipas 4 BCE – 39 CE, who reigned over this area until Jesus' lifetime.
Philip the Tetrarch was appointed ruler of Northern Transjordan.
Herod Archelaus, son of Herod the Great, became ruler of Samaria, Judea, and Idumea. His oppressive rule led to his deposition by Emperor Augustus in 6 CE following severe abuses.
The province of Iudaea not to be confused with Judea proper was directly governed by Rome under Emperor Augustus after the removal of Archelaus. This marked a significant shift from Herodian leadership to direct Roman administration over this region.
Oral Tradition to Written Records: The early history and teachings about Jesus survived through oral tradition for decades before being committed to writing.
The Earliest Sources: Snt Paul's Letters:
A hypothetical source of Jesus' teachings utilized by authors of Matthew and Luke, this source provides additional insights into Jesus' discourses that are not found in the other three gospels.
The history of Christianity encompasses the transition from oral traditions to s through the canonical gospels and letters attributed to Snt Paul. This process offers a structured understanding of Jesus Christ's life and teachings, bridging early Christian oral tradition with subsequent doctrinal development.
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