Jesus Christ, 33, of Nazareth, died Friday on Mount Calvary, also known as
Golgotha, the place of the skull. Betrayed by the apostle, Judas, Jesus was
crucified by the Romans, by order of the Ruler Pontius Pilate.
The causes of death were crucifixion, extreme exhaustion, severe torture and
loss of blood.
Jesus Christ, a descendent of Abraham, was a member of the house of David. He
was the Son of the late Joseph, a carpenter of Nazareth, and Mary, His devoted
Mother. Jesus was born in a stable in the city of Bethlehem, Judea. He is
survived by His mother, Mary, His faithful Apostles, numerous disciples and
many other followers.
Jesus was self-educated and spent most of his adult life working as a Teacher.
Jesus also occasionally worked as a Medical Doctor and it is reported that he
healed many patients. Up until the time of His death, Jesus was teaching and
sharing the Good News, healing the sick, touching the lonely, feeding the
hungry and helping the poor.
Jesus was most noted for telling parables about His Father's Kingdom and
performing miracles, such as feeding over 5,000 people with only five loaves of
bread and two fish, and healing a man who was born blind. On the day before
His death, He held a Last Supper celebrating the Passover Feast, at which He
foretold His death.
The body was quickly buried in a stone grave, which was donated by Joseph of
Arimathea, a loyal friend of the family. By order of Pontius Pilate, a boulder
was rolled in front of the tomb. Roman soldiers were put on guard.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that everyone try to live as Jesus
did. Donations may be sent to anyone in need.
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