The following
outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Wikipedia articles on the
life and
influence of
Jesus.
Jesus is the central figure of
Christianity, whom the teachings of most
Christian denominations hold to be the
Son of God and one in being with
the Godhead. Christians regard Jesus as the awaited
Messiah (or "
Christ") of the
Old Testament and refer to him as Jesus Christ,[a] a name that is also used in non-Christian contexts. He is also referred to as Jesus of Nazareth. He is a religious, cultural, worldwide
icon, and is among the most influential people in
human history.
Essence of Jesus
As a topic, "Jesus" falls under the following parent topics: