Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ

40 days after Resurrection, ascended into heaven. [N.T.: Acts 1:1–11]

See: Ascension

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Jesus Christ

kind to the poor, forgiving to the sinful. [N.T.: Matthew, Mark, Luke, John]

See: Kindness

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Jesus Christ

crucified at demand of Jewish authorities. [N.T.: Matthew 27:24–61; Mark 15:15–47; Luke 23:13–56; John 19:13–42]

See: Martyrdom

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Jesus Christ

as son of God, performed countless miracles. [N.T.: Matthew, Mark, Luke, John]

See: Miracle

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Jesus Christ

prince of peace in Christian beliefs. [N.T.: Matthew; Mark; Luke; John]

See: Peace

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Jesus Christ

son of God; personification of human flawlessness. [Christian Hist.: NCE, 1412]

See: Perfection

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Jesus Christ

arose from the dead three days after His crucifix-ion. [N.T.: Matthew 28; Mark 16; Luke 24; John 20]

See: Resurrection

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Jesus Christ

as savior of souls. [Christian Tradition: Jobes, 330]

See: Salvation

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Jesus Christ

died on cross to save mankind. [N.T.: Matthew 27:24–61]

See: Self-Sacrifice

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Jesus Christ

the Good Shepherd. [NJ.: John 10:11 –14]

See: Shepherd

Allusions—Cultural, Literary, Biblical, and Historical: A Thematic Dictionary. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.