Modern biography of jesus christ
Jesus Christ
c. 6-4 BCE–30 CE
Who Was Jesus Christ?
Jesus, or Jesus Christ, was a 1 century preacher and religious leader who is revered in Christianity. According to Christians, Jesus is considered the incarnation of God, and his teachings are followed as an example for living a more spiritual life. Christians believe he died for the sins of all people and rose from the dead. Little is known about his early years, but his life and ministry are recorded in the New Testament of the Bible. Beyond this theological document, ancient texts from Jewish and Roman scholars also make mention of the preacher. Various events in Jesus’ life are commemorated in Christian holidays. Christmas celebrates his birthday, Good Friday marks his crucifixion, and Easter honors his resurrection.
Quick Facts
FULL NAME: Jesus
BORN: circa 6-4 BCE
DIED: 30 CE
BIRTHPLACE: Bethlehem (modern-day Palestine)
Where and When Was Jesus Born?
Scholars believe Jesus was born between 6 and 4 BCE in the town of Bethlehem, located in the modern-day West Bank. The Middle Eastern territory is located in what is now Palestine, though Israel has occupied the area since 1967. His exact birth date is unknown, but Christians celebrate Jesus’ birthday on December 25, the Christmas holiday. (Orthodox Christmas is observed on January 7 due to a 13-day difference in the ancient Julian calendar Eastern Orthodox churches follow and the more widely accepted Gregorian calendar.)
According to the Bible, Jesus’ mother, Mary, was a virgin who was betrothed to a carpenter named Joseph. Christians believe Jesus was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit, the unbodied spirit of God. The Christian doctrine of the Trinity explains that there is one God divided into three parts: the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Jesus is considered the son and physical embodiment of God.
The Gospel of Matthew claims that Jesus was born during the reign of Herod the Great, who upon hearing of his birth felt threatened and Jesus comes to life in this fascinating modern biography excerpted from The Urantia Book. Many of these historical stories are familiar to readers of the New Testament but dozens are new, including the missing years not found in the Bible. Here you discover Jesus presented as never before, both as divine Son and human hero whose matchless life inspires, comforts, and transforms you. It is beautifully written in modern, page-turning prose and complemented with 106 paintings from 35 renowned artists, including 42 originally commissioned works you will see for the first time. The paintings run the gamut of fine art celebrating the life of Christ, both classic and modern. These artists poured their souls into these portraits of higher spiritual reality. Our deep appreciation and humble gratitude go out to each one of them. These paintings illustrate Jesus’ life journey from his humble birth and childhood to adolescence and manhood; from private to public ministry and on to his death, resurrection, and ascension. The artwork celebrates his diverse life as son, father-brother, carpenter, boat designer and builder, tutor, translator, caravan conductor, teacher, healer, minister, and friend. No one knows what Jesus looked like, but these artists painted their soulful interpretations to spark our imagination of these scenes from the Master’s life. Our intent is to give you a visual communion with Jesus that complements the enthralling narrative. This impeccably designed book provides relevant and empowering spiritual insights, helping you navigate the challenging yet promising conditions of the 21st century. We live in an exciting era of unprecedented improvements in our material lives brought about by scientific, industrial, and social achievements. Yet despite all this progress, many souls feel lonely and displaced. We need God and have an innate thirst for spiritual answers because of that “still, small voice” that lives within us. Finding God by living the person Central figure of Christianity Several terms redirect here. For other uses, see Jesus (disambiguation), Christ (disambiguation), Jesus Christ (disambiguation), and Jesus of Nazareth (disambiguation). Jesus (c. 6 to 4 BC – AD 30 or 33), also referred to as Jesus Christ,Jesus of Nazareth, and many other names and titles, was a first-century Jewish preacher and religious leader. He is the central figure of Christianity, the world's largest religion. Most Christian denominations believe Jesus to be the incarnation of God the Son and the awaited messiah, or Christ, a descendant from the Davidic line that is prophesied in the Old Testament. Virtually all modern scholars of antiquity agree that Jesus existed historically. Accounts of Jesus's life are contained in the Gospels, especially the four canonical Gospels in the New Testament. Academic research has yielded various views on the historical reliability of the Gospels and how closely they reflect the historical Jesus. Jesus was circumcised at eight days old, was baptized by John the Baptist as a young adult, and after 40 days and nights of fasting in the wilderness, began his own ministry. He was an itinerant teacher who interpreted the law of God with divine authority and was often referred to as "rabbi". Jesus often debated with his fellow Jews on how to best follow God, engaged in healings, taught in parables, and gathered followers, among whom twelve were appointed as his chosen apostles. He was arrested in Jerusalem and tried by the Jewish authorities, turned over to the Roman government, and crucified on the order of Pontius Pilate, the Roman prefect of Judaea. After his death, his followers became convinced that he rose from the dead, and following his ascension, the community they formed eventually became the early Christian Church that expande
The Modern Christ: A Contemporary Retelling of the Story of Jesus
The author took on himself a challenging premise and plotline; assuming Jesus was born in the modern US to immigrant parents. He makes the story authentic to these days through dialogues, some involving humor and even comic. After all, anyone who says that God’s messenger appears, should not be taken seriously, or as he was repeatedly told in the story by the skeptical: “You’re a false prophet, Jesus!” Overall, I sensed that the author has done a great job making the story likable and accessible to ordinary people, perhaps mainly for young adults, and for that, it deserves 5 stars.
The author noted that God called him to write this book. In general, almost every writer can say that an inner call drives the writing regardless of faith. And more specifically to this book topic; In modern times, almost every person on earth can write a story the way one understands the scripts. That's the beauty of living in modern times.
I am not a Christian. My interest is to read this book from a literary perspective and the social messages that are interlinked with religious aspects. Having said that, the plotline is definitely dynamic and moving fast, thus keeping the reader engaged. The author created a fictional world in which illegal immigrants are considered inferior in New America to the level that the leader thinks they endanger the country. This was bluntly described through the acts of the President, Herod, to eliminate all children less than two years old, in the town of Bethlehem, where Mary and Joseph raising Jesus as God's chosen man.
The idea behind the book could have great potential for a successful read, yet it has multiple reservations. For instance, the focus on what the Jews think and ignoring other religions in modern era raises an eyebrow. Not paying attention to small details such as using personal names such as Chris, or the t Jesus