Jesus and other Religions
Jesus of Nazareth 7–2 BC/BCE to 26–36 AD/CE),[2][3] was a 1st century Jewish teacher who Christians believe is the son of God, and thus is the central figure of Christianity. He is also an important figure in several other religions. Christians name him Christ (Greek: Anointed One, or Messiah).
Islam holds Jesus (Arabic: عيسى `Īsĝ) to have been a messenger of God who had been sent to guide the Children of Israel (banī isrĝ'īl) with a new scripture, the Injīl (gospel).[114] According the Qur'an, believed by Muslims to be God's final revelation, Jesus was born to Mary (Arabic: Maryam) as the result of virginal conception, a miraculous event which occurred by the decree of God (Arabic: Allah). To aid him in his quest, Jesus was given the ability to perform miracles. These included speaking from the cradle, curing the blind and the lepers, as well as raising the dead; all by the permission of God.
