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Noun: Jesus Christ  jee-zus krIst
  1. A teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
    - Jesus, Jesus of Nazareth, the Nazarene, Christ, Savior [N. Amer], Saviour [Brit, Cdn], Good Shepherd, Redeemer, Deliverer, Prince of Peace

Type of: Hebrew, Israelite, Jew, Logos, prophet, Son, Word

Encyclopedia: Jesus Christ, Knowledge of