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'''Jesus of Nazareth''' (7-2 BCE – 30–33 CE), also known as '''Jesus Christ''', is one of the central figures of {{Wiki|Christianity}}. He is viewed as the Messiah foretold in the Old Testament, believing him to be the son of God who was raised from the dead and ascended into Heaven. |
'''Jesus of Nazareth''' (7-2 BCE – 30–33 CE), also known as '''Jesus Christ''', is one of the central figures of {{Wiki|Christianity}}. He is viewed as the Messiah foretold in the Old Testament, believing him to be the son of God who was raised from the dead and ascended into Heaven. |
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| − | His most prominent work was the performing of grand miracles, and sacrificing himself to cleanse the sins of all [[Humans|humanity]]. Christ's miracles were granted from the powers of the [[Shroud of Eden]], one of the [[Pieces of Eden]]. The [[Templars]] eventually learned of the source of his powers and had him crucified, with the sole purpose of obtaining the Shroud.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' |
+ | His most prominent work was the performing of grand miracles, and sacrificing himself to cleanse the sins of all [[Humans|humanity]]. Christ's miracles were granted from the powers of the [[Shroud of Eden]], one of the [[Pieces of Eden]]. The [[Templars]] eventually learned of the source of his powers and had him crucified, with the sole purpose of obtaining the Shroud.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – ''[[Glyphs]]''</ref> |
==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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| − | *[[Rashid ad-Din Sinan|Al Mualim]] asserted that Jesus Christ used an [[Apples of Eden|Apple of Eden]] to "turn water into wine". |
+ | *[[Rashid ad-Din Sinan|Al Mualim]] asserted that Jesus Christ used an [[Apples of Eden|Apple of Eden]] to "turn water into wine".<ref name="AC1">''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref> |
*The actor [[Pietro Rossi]] played the role of Jesus Christ at the [[Exit Stage Right|Colosseum Passion Play]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> |
*The actor [[Pietro Rossi]] played the role of Jesus Christ at the [[Exit Stage Right|Colosseum Passion Play]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> |
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*Throughout ''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' a number of individuals use the period-specific "Jaysus" as a mild profanity; Jaysus was a popular spelling of the name "Jesus" during the 17th and 18th centuries. |
*Throughout ''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' a number of individuals use the period-specific "Jaysus" as a mild profanity; Jaysus was a popular spelling of the name "Jesus" during the 17th and 18th centuries. |
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Revision as of 18:19, 7 November 2014
- "With this [...] a simple carpenter turned water into wine."
- ―Al Mualim, on Jesus' use of an Apple of Eden, 1191.[src]
A crucified Jesus with the Shroud of Eden
Jesus of Nazareth (7-2 BCE – 30–33 CE), also known as Jesus Christ, is one of the central figures of Christianity. He is viewed as the Messiah foretold in the Old Testament, believing him to be the son of God who was raised from the dead and ascended into Heaven.
His most prominent work was the performing of grand miracles, and sacrificing himself to cleanse the sins of all humanity. Christ's miracles were granted from the powers of the Shroud of Eden, one of the Pieces of Eden. The Templars eventually learned of the source of his powers and had him crucified, with the sole purpose of obtaining the Shroud.[1]
Trivia
- Al Mualim asserted that Jesus Christ used an Apple of Eden to "turn water into wine".[2]
- The actor Pietro Rossi played the role of Jesus Christ at the Colosseum Passion Play.[3]
- Throughout Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag a number of individuals use the period-specific "Jaysus" as a mild profanity; Jaysus was a popular spelling of the name "Jesus" during the 17th and 18th centuries.
References
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