Jesus Christ (c. 7 BCE – c. 30 or 33 CE), the central figure of Christianity, is believed by Christians to be the Son of God and the Messiah prophesied in the Old Testament. Born on December 25, 7 BCE, in Bethlehem to Mary and Joseph, according to traditional Christian accounts (e.g., Matthew, Luke), his life—spanning ministry, crucifixion, and resurrection—forms the foundation of Christian theology. This biography uses the proposed birth date of December 25, 7 BCE, though historical estimates vary (e.g., 6–4 BCE).
Yearwise Biography
- 7 BCE: Born on December 25 in Bethlehem to Mary, a virgin, and Joseph, a carpenter, during Herod the Great’s reign, announced by angels and visited by Magi (Matthew 2).
- 6 BCE: Fled to Egypt with his parents to escape Herod’s massacre of infants (Matthew 2:13-15).
- 4 BCE: Returned to Nazareth after Herod’s death, grew up in obscurity (Matthew 2:19-23).
- 2 BCE: At age 5, began assisting Joseph, showing early wisdom (Luke 2:52, apocryphal hints).
- 6 CE: At 13, visited Jerusalem, debated with temple elders, impressing them with his understanding (Luke 2:41-52).
- 24 CE: At 31, baptized by John the Baptist in the Jordan River, began his public ministry after a 40-day fast and temptation by Satan (Matthew 3-4).
- 25 CE: Gathered disciples (e.g., Peter, Andrew), performed miracles (e.g., water to wine at Cana), taught in parables (John 2, Matthew 5-7).
- 27 CE: Preached the Sermon on the Mount, emphasizing love and forgiveness (Matthew 5-7).
- 29 CE: Entered Jerusalem on a donkey (Palm Sunday), confronted religious leaders, cleansed the temple (Matthew 21).
- 30 CE: Arrested after the Last Supper, tried by Pontius Pilate, crucified on April 7 (Good Friday), buried, and resurrected on April 9 (Easter) at age 37 (Matthew 26-28).
Family
- Parents: Mary and Joseph.
- Siblings: James, Joses, Simon, Judas (Matthew 13:55).
- Wife/Children: None traditionally accepted (debated in some apocryphal texts).
Health
- No major illnesses; crucifixion caused death, followed by resurrection.
Wealth
- Lived simply, reliant on disciples and supporters.
Honors
- Revered as Christ (Messiah), central to Christianity, with no formal titles during life.
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