- the source of the Christian religion.
- the author of the Apocryphal book of Ecclesiasticus, who lived in the 3rd century b.c.
- the supreme example of God's nature expressed through human beings.
- a male given name.
- (used as an oath or strong expression of disbelief, dismay, awe, disappointment, pain, etc.)
- ?4 bc –?29 ad, founder of Christianity, born in Bethlehem and brought up in Nazareth as a Jew. He is believed by Christians to be the Son of God and to have been miraculously conceived by the Virgin Mary, wife of Joseph. With 12 disciples, he undertook two missionary journeys through Galilee, performing miracles, teaching, and proclaiming the coming of the Kingdom of God. His revolutionary Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5–8), which preaches love, humility, and charity, the essence of his teaching, aroused the hostility of the Pharisees. After the Last Supper with his disciples, he was betrayed by Judas and crucified. He is believed by Christians to have risen from his tomb after three days, appeared to his disciples several times, and ascended to Heaven after 40 days
- Son of Sirach. 3rd century bc, author of the Apocryphal book of Ecclesiasticus
- used to express intense surprise, dismay, etc
