Jesus Updated
: His crucifixion under Pontius Pilate is regarded by believers as the ultimate sacrifice to bridge the gap between humanity and God. Resurrection
Cultures have tried to domesticate Jesus—portraying him as a mild-mannered moral teacher or a revolutionary zealot or a cosmic spirit. But the Gospels refuse to let him be safe. He forgives sins (which only God can do), accepts worship (which a prophet would refuse), and promises to return as judge. : His crucifixion under Pontius Pilate is regarded
After two millennia, Jesus remains a paradox. He is a pacifist whose teachings inspired crusades; an advocate for the poor whose religion built cathedrals; a wandering homeless preacher who became the center of empires. He told people to turn the other cheek, yet he is called the Lion of Judah. He forgives sins (which only God can do),