The Life and Death of Jesus and His Influence on History

The life of Jesus has had a strong influence on history. Jesus was a man that did not live far into his 30's,but he is one of the figureheads of Christian religion. This article will summarize the life of Jesus and his impact on history.

The life of Jesus began when he was born in Bethlehem, Israel. He was born sometime around 6 B.C. When Jesus was a baby he lived in Egypt, but he spent his adolescences in Israel. Jesus grew up learning to be a carpenter and living in Nazareth.

In his early thirties Jesus started teaching his ways to the people. He spread the message of love and kindness and thousands of people followed him. Jesus lived as a traditional Jew, but he did and said many things that caused conflict.

During Jesus' life he was remembered for his teachings, but he was also known by the miracles he performed. Jesus is said to have turned water into wine. He also turned only a few fish into enough to feed many people. Jesus' many miracles were only the beginning. In Jesus' death he performed the miracle that really convinced the people of his claims.

When Jesus claimed to be god he was killed on grounds of blasphemy. The Jewish leaders of the time ordered his murder and he was hung from a cross to suffer and die.

Jesus' body was removed from the cross and placed in a tomb. Three days after he died he was seen by hundreds of people. These witnesses claim that Jesus rose from the dead and traveled to Jerusalem. In Jerusalem Jesus was said to have risen from the ground into the heavens.

Jesus' life and death has strongly influenced history and many people throughout the past and in the present. The teachings and practices of Jesus have convinced many people to believe in and follow him. T he resurrection and ascension has also left a lasting impact on history because many people believe that Jesus really is the son of god.

Thousands people became part of the Christian faith simply because of these miraculous accounts.

In Jesus' life he attracted many followers, but in his death he became the figurehead for over 2 billion followers. Immediately after his death thousands of people worshiped him despite persecution, death, and torture. When Jesus was alive he taught positive messages similar to many other prophets, but the mystery of his death was the ultimate cause of the success of Christianity.