Jesus

Jesus (Greek: Ἰησοῦς Iēsoûs), also known as Jesus of Nazareth or Jesus Christ, is Christianity's central figure, both as Messiah and, for most Christians, as God incarnate. In Islam he is regarded as a very important prophet.

Notes

• {{note|BarnettAncientHistory}} Paul Barnett, "Is the New Testament History?", p.1.
• {{note|Catechism}} catechism entry on grace and justification catechism. Nostra Aetate, declaration of Vatican II
• {{note|JointDeclaration}}Joint declaration ELCA Vatican
• {{note|JewishEncyclopedia}} Jewish Encyclopedia on Pentecost
• {{note|EPSaunders}}E. P. Sanders in Jesus and Judaism, pp.264-269, states: "I am one of a growing number of scholars who doubt that there were any substantial points of opposition between Jesus and the Pharisees ... We find no criticism of the law which would allow us to speak of his opposing or rejecting it."