True Origins Of Christianity
Jesus (born Iouesus) of Nazareth was born about 4 BC. Later Hebrew disciples would ascertain he
was "the Messiah," the promised Savior (of the world), as "foretold" by the scriptural
writings of 600 BC era prophets who foretold "Christos" (the annointed) would be
born of a virgin and be a human virgin sacrifice for "the sins of the world."
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It is interesting to note the word "sin" was a Greek term in the Olympia, predominantly
in archery as "missing the mark." The word had no negative connotation attached to it,
other than the archer did not hit "the bulls eye."
Throughout his young life, according to the Bible and historic references, Jesus
attended the synagog faithfully with his parents, Mary and Joseph (heb. Mari abd Josef). Historic accounts
place Mary at age 13 when she was somehow impregnated, not by a man, the Bible asserts,
but by "the spirit of God," presumably Yahweh. According to historian theologist Josephus,
the father Joseph was not easily convinced Mary was not impregnated by another man.
Historians account Jesus, as a boy, was greatly influenced by the teachings and preachings
of the Rabbis, especially the Levitical theurgy that a "pure lamb" was a sacrificial
must for the errs of humankind. Some historic accounts allege Jews practiced human sacrifice.
Regardless of the events, Jesus was convinced he was to be the "ultimate (human virgin)
sacrifice" for humankind.
Historically, and according to the Bible, Jesus was unheard from until about his mid-twenties, when he
began his evangelistic ministry. He gathered, according to the Bible, 12 disciples (or,
apostles) and preached in various parts of Judea, his popularity apparently annoying to the
Jewish political hierarchy. About 27 AD, Jesus the Christ spoke his most famous words
(in his native Aramaic tongue),
the Sermon In The Mount, which the Greeks equated with Plato's "The Republic." In his sermon,
Jesus professed blessings for the meek, kindness ("do unto others as you would have them do
unto you"), charity, and being not judgemental toward others ("judge not, lest you be judged").
While Jesus gained respect and admiration from many cultures, Jewish clergy and politicos
were less than enthusiastic.
Rabbi's denounced Jesus' evangelism as "blasphemy." Jesus of Nazareth referred to himself as
"The Son Of God," which angered the clergy. However, it may be pointed out Jesus referred to
humankind as "children of God" which disputes Biblical acllamation that Jesus believed
himself a deity. Nevertheless, through convoluted trials, Jesus was convicted of blasphemy,
punishable by death according to "Hebrew Law."
Jesus was crucified and, according to Biblical accounts, hung nailed to a cross for three
days and nights. Some archeologist findings claim proof he was actually hung from a tree branch.
Laid in a tomb, Scriptural writings assert Jesus "rose from the dead" ("resurrected") and appeared to his
disciples. Historians wonder if he did not just awaken after a long sleep. The Catholic Church
asserts that when Jesus made Peter (the name Peter, Petra in Aramaic, is english translated
as "stone") "the rock of his ministry," Peter became the first "Pope" and eventually gave
church hierarchy lineage to Linus who, in 64 AD, was the first canonized Pope of the Roman Catholic Church.
Protestants don't necessarily dispute this, but aver Martin Luther;s allegations that
Catholicism had become "power hungry, greedy and corrupt." Luther had been a Catholic Monk
seeking reform within the Catholic Church
(i.e. ending pay for pray indulgences and questioning transubstantiation -
if the Priest has the power to change bread and wine, then why is there no physical change?).
Despite Luther's intent, the Protestant Reformation began it's own various Christian denominations,
one debating with the other the theology of the Gospels (the "Good News" of Jesus).
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