Jesus And Muhammad
...religions in the world. Both men have affected humanity and laid down many principles to live by. Although they had the same "call of duty", they were definitely two different types of people. Jesus is said to be the Son of God, while Muhammad is a Messenger of God.
Jesus ''also called Christ which means king or Messiah'' was born in Israel 2000 years ago. Jesus was born of the Virgin Mary, through the holy spirit of God, in Bethlehem. For his first thirty years, Jesus lived a traditional Jewish life, working as a carpenter. "During this time, all of Israel was under Caesar's Roman dictatorship, including Bethlehem, where Jesus was born, and Nazareth, where he was raised." (Jesus Central, 2007) Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist, in the river Jordan. Next Jesus was tested by Satan in the desert. Jesus spent 40 days in the desert. For the next three years Jesus set up his ministry with the 12 apostles; Andrew, Phillip, John, Matthew, James, James, Peter, Simon, Thomas, Judas, Thaddeus and Bartholomew. For three years Jesus taught his disciples the ministry of the church. "While Jesus worked miracles with the gifts of the holy spirit, many Jewish people though he was Beelzebub, the archangel of demons. Jesus practiced exorcisms." (Jesus Central, 2007) The Jewish people did not like that he proclaimed himself to be the son of God. Jesus` key messages included: God loves you and is with you. Love one another. The immense value of each person. The kingdom of God has come to earth. Reality of judgment to heaven or hell. God forgives those who ask. "Jesus followed the Jewish law perfectly. Still the religious leaders, using the argument of political disfavor, persuaded Pilate, a Roman governor of the Southern province of Israel, to authorize an execution." (Jesus Central, 2007) Jesus was brutally beaten led to Calvary and then nailed to the cross to die. He...
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