jesus  /ˈdʒi zəs/ ? Meaning of "jesus"

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Definition(s):

  • (n) 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)

Quotes

  1. WASHINGTON: Republican presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee, an ordained Southern Baptist minister, asks in an upcoming article, "Don't Mormons believe that Jesus and the devil are brothers?"
    on Dec 11, 2007 By: Mike Huckabee Source: International Herald Tribune

  2. "Let us think also of the place named Bethlehem, of the land in which Jesus lived, and which he loved so deeply," said Benedict, who is expected to visit the Holy Land in May. "Let us pray that peace will be established there, that hatred and...
    on Dec 24, 2008 By: Pope Benedict XVI Source: ABC News

  3. "I think Jesus was a compassionate, super-intelligent gay man who understood human problems," John said in an interview posted on the website of US celebrity news magazine Parade.
    on Feb 19, 2010 By: Elton John Source: AFP

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