Christianity is the major religion that educates us about the life, teachings, and death of Jesus Christ and is the largest of the world’s religion (Encyclopedia Britannica Website, 2017). Jesus Christ was not a rich and powerful teacher, but his teachings and lessons were talked about from the Roman world and even beyond (Matthews, Noble, & Platt, 2014). Historians are able to explain the history and affect of Christianity with dates such as BC (Before Christ) and AD (in the year of the Lord).
Early writings from the Greeks stated that Christianity began with the Jewish faith followers of Jesus (Matthews et al, 2014). The Greeks called Jesus the Messiah, as he was able to perform miracles and heal the sick and dying, teaching that the Kingdom of God was nearby. Once the Romans received word of Jesus, they viewed him as a political troublemaker, so they crucified him. After Jesus’ death, some of Jesus’ followers witnessed him rise again on the third day. The resurrection of Jesus were the miracle of his teachings, showing them that immortal life lied ahead for those who believed he was the son of God and the Messiah. After 40 days, Jesus promised he would return when the world came to an end. …show more content…
The first four gospels, which include Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John was written after Jesus’ death (Pluralism Project Website, 2017). Each gospel has their own version of Jesus’ common sayings, parables, and events that took place, but they also differ in their accounts of Jesus’ life and teachings. Luke and Matthew wrote about Mary conceiving Jesus by the power of the Holy Spirit, as she was a virgin, and her betrothed, Joseph, who was a carpenter. Although little is written about his childhood years, however, there are stories in Luke’s gospel that show his teachings to rabbis at age twelve. Each gospel shares the same story, but in different accounts and time periods, about Jesus and John the
Early writings from the Greeks stated that Christianity began with the Jewish faith followers of Jesus (Matthews et al, 2014). The Greeks called Jesus the Messiah, as he was able to perform miracles and heal the sick and dying, teaching that the Kingdom of God was nearby. Once the Romans received word of Jesus, they viewed him as a political troublemaker, so they crucified him. After Jesus’ death, some of Jesus’ followers witnessed him rise again on the third day. The resurrection of Jesus were the miracle of his teachings, showing them that immortal life lied ahead for those who believed he was the son of God and the Messiah. After 40 days, Jesus promised he would return when the world came to an end. …show more content…
The first four gospels, which include Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John was written after Jesus’ death (Pluralism Project Website, 2017). Each gospel has their own version of Jesus’ common sayings, parables, and events that took place, but they also differ in their accounts of Jesus’ life and teachings. Luke and Matthew wrote about Mary conceiving Jesus by the power of the Holy Spirit, as she was a virgin, and her betrothed, Joseph, who was a carpenter. Although little is written about his childhood years, however, there are stories in Luke’s gospel that show his teachings to rabbis at age twelve. Each gospel shares the same story, but in different accounts and time periods, about Jesus and John the