
The followingoutline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to thelife andinfluence ofJesus.
Jesus is the central figure ofChristianity, whom the teachings of mostChristian denominations hold to be theSon of God and one in being withthe Godhead. Christians regard Jesus as the awaitedMessiah (or "Christ") of theOld Testament and refer to him asJesus Christ,[a] a name that is also used in non-Christian contexts. He is also referred to asJesus of Nazareth. He is a religious, cultural, worldwideicon, and is among the most influential people inhuman history.
As a topic, "Jesus" falls under the following parent topics:
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The word "gospel" is translated from a Greek word meaning "good news."
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Dramatic portrayals of Jesus Christ where Jesus is the primary character
Dramatic portrayals of Jesus Christ that contain Jesus as a secondary character