Jesus of Nazareth is the central figure in Christianity. Christians believe Jesus to be the Son of God, and the human embodiment of God on Earth. Belief in the account of his life, teachings, crucifixion, and resurrection as related in the New Testament of the Bible is the central tenet of the Christian faith.

1. The Nativity, the story of his birth, is told among Christians during Christmas
2. The name "Christ" derived from a Greek translation of the Hebrew word for "Messiah"Daily Bible Study: The Anointed One
3. The Greek word for Christ, Christos, means "Anointed One"Daily Bible Study: The Anointed One
4. Known via the four gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
5. Betrayed by Judas Iscariot for 30 pieces of silverCatholic Encyclopedia: Judas Iscariot
6. Considered a prophet in Islam

According to the account of Jesus's life in the four gospels, Jesus was born in a manger in the town of Bethlehem in Palestine to a shepherd's wife named Mary. The miracle of Jesus's birth is revealed in Mary's virginity and in the Christian faith Mary is referred to as the Virgin Mary. Christians believe that Jesus fulfilled the prophecies in Hebrew scripture which foretold the coming of a Messiah who would cleanse the world of sin. Jesus's birth is celebrated as the Christian holiday of Christmas.Parents for Christ: The Story of the Birth of Christ

Most of the teachings of Jesus are related in the New Testament as parables which he would tell his disciples in answer to their queries. In the New Testament, Jesus's divinity is revealed by his ability to perform miracles. In various stories, Jesus walks on the surface of the Sea of Galilee, turns water into wine, and raises his friend Lazarus from the dead. His crucifixion at the hands of the Roman authorities and subsequent resurrection are observed in the Christian holidays of Good Friday and Easter, respectively.Fish Eaters: The Parables of Jesus Christ Boston Christian Bible Study Resources: The Gospel of John

• Mahalo's Guide to Jesus In Food

• Christianity Today: Top Ten Jesus Movies

• Entertainment Weekly: Acts of God: 12 TV/Movie Jesuses (February 25, 2009)

• Official Site: Jesus Camp movie

• Note: The majority of the links in this timeline are to IMDb, which has pop-ups.

• 1905: The Life and Passion of Jesus Christ

• 1927: The King of Kings

• 1959: Ben-Hur

• 1965: The Greatest Story Ever Told

• 1973: Godspell

• 1973: Jesus Christ Superstar

• 1977: Jesus of Nazareth (TV miniseries)

• 1979: Life of Brian

• 1988: The Last Temptation of Christ

• 1999: Jesus (TV movie)

• 2004: The Passion of the Christ

• 2006: The Da Vinci Code

• 2006: The Nativity Story