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The Greek epithet Nazōraios is applied to Jesus 14 times in the New Testament, and is used once in Acts to refer to the sect of Christians of which Paul was a leader. [1] It is traditionally translated as "a man from Nazareth"; the plural Nazōraioi would mean "men from Nazareth".
Church in Nazareth on the supposed site of Joseph's workshop, 1891 Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation Christmas Eve In Nazareth. Nazareth is home to dozens of monasteries and churches, many of them in the Old City. [138] Churches The Church of the Annunciation is the largest Catholic church in the Middle East. [139]
Mary's Well, said to be the site of the Annunciation, Nazareth, 1917. Nazarene is a title used to describe people from the city of Nazareth in the New Testament (there is no mention of either Nazareth or Nazarene in the Old Testament), and is a title applied to Jesus, who, according to the New Testament, grew up in Nazareth, [1] a town in Galilee, located in ancient Judea.
In the same manner, Jesus was called "of Nazareth" or "the Nazarene" in this context (another emphasis on geographical origin and the indication of local significance) instead of "Christ" (derived from the Greek word "anointed"). These terms were used as part of the ideological struggle against the new religion, which was perceived as a threat.
There are 18 churches of the Annunciation in Nazareth. [8] The Catholic Basilica of the Annunciation is located over the cave that is believed to have been Mary's home. [2] The Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation is located over the spring where it is believed that Mary first heard the angel Gabriel's voice. [8]
Jesus The Christ Pantocrator of Saint Catherine's Monastery at Mount Sinai, 6th century AD Born c. 6 to 4 BC [a] Herodian kingdom, Roman Empire Died AD 30 or 33 (aged 33 or 38) Jerusalem, Judaea, Roman Empire Cause of death Crucifixion [b] Known for Central figure of Christianity Major prophet in Islam and in Druze Faith Manifestation of God in Baháʼí Faith Parent(s) Mary, Joseph [c] Jesus ...
Barbara Aland and other scholars consider the Greek Ναζωραίος, Nazoréos used for 'Nazarene' of uncertain etymology and meaning, [47] but M. J. J. Menken states that it is a demonym that refers to an "inhabitant of Nazareth". [48] Menken also states that it may be referring to Judges 13:5 and 13:7. [49]
The Greek used in the inscription is relatively poor. [10] Clyde E. Billington provides the following English translation: [11] [12] Edict of Caesar It is my decision [concerning] graves and tombs—whoever has made them for the religious observances of parents, or children, or household members—that these remain undisturbed forever.