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The religious texts were compiled by different religious communities into various official collections. The earliest contained the first five books of the Bible, called the Torah in Hebrew and the Pentateuch (meaning five books) in Greek. The second-oldest part was a collection of narrative histories and prophecies (the Nevi'im).
Jesus [d] (c. 6 to 4 BC – AD 30 or 33), also referred to as Jesus Christ, [e] Jesus of Nazareth, and many other names and titles, was a 1st-century Jewish preacher and religious leader. [10] He is the central figure of Christianity , the world's largest religion .
The Pauline letters were not intended to provide a narrative of the life of Jesus, but were written as expositions of Christian teachings. [151] [155] In Paul's view, the earthly life of Jesus was of lower importance than the theology of his death and resurrection, a theme that permeates Pauline writings. [156]
The use of the terms king and kingdom and the role of the Jews in using the term king to accuse Jesus are central to the discussion between Jesus and Pilate. In Matthew 27:11 , Mark 15:2 , and Luke 23:3 Jesus responds to Pilate, "you have said so" when asked if Jesus is the King of the Jews and says nothing further.
Jesus of Nazareth (/ ˈ dʒ iː z ə s /; 7–2 BC/BCE to 30–36 AD/CE), commonly referred to as Jesus Christ or simply as Jesus or Christ, is the central figure of Christianity. Most Christian denominations venerate him as God the Son incarnated and believe that he rose from the dead after being crucified .
Jesus' love for his own continued "to the end". Henry Alford takes this to mean "even to the end of his life in the flesh", [16] and William D. Mounce refers to "the very end". [17] However, Baptist writer Bob Utley notes that "this is the Greek word telos, which means an accomplished purpose. This refers to Jesus' work of redemption for ...
During this period serious theological differences emerged between the Sadducees and Pharisees. Whereas Sadducees favored a limited interpretation of the Torah, Pharisees debated new applications of the law and devised ways for all Jews to incorporate purity practices (hitherto limited to the Jerusalem Temple, see also Ministry of Jesus#Ritual cleanliness) in their everyday lives.
Jesus' first active sign of insight comes in verse 47, in his recognition of Nathaniel: "Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile", [31] "an affirmation showing intimate knowledge", [23] leaving Nathaniel thoroughly impressed by Jesus' foreknowledge of his personal character (cf. Jesus' knowledge of the Samaritan woman at the well in ...