Jesus the central figure of Christianity, often referred to as the Son of God or God incarnate in Christian theology. Christians believe that Jesus is the Messiah prophesied in the Hebrew Bible (the Old Testament) and the savior of humanity. According to Christian teachings, Jesus was born to the Virgin Mary through divine intervention, lived a life of teaching, healing, and performing miracles, was crucified under the Roman prefect Pontius Pilate, and rose from the dead three days later, which is celebrated as Easter.
Christians believe that Jesus is both fully human and fully divine, the second person of the Holy Trinity, which also includes God the Father and the Holy Spirit. His teachings, as recorded in the New Testament of the Bible, emphasize love, forgiveness, compassion, and the Kingdom of God.
Throughout history, Jesus has been a central figure in art, literature, and philosophy, and Christianity has become one of the world's largest religions, with billions of followers worldwide.