Christ — Means ‘the anointed one’/Messiah. The belief that Jesus was the promised saviour. (⇦ Go Back)

Crucifixion — The death of Jesus; a form of the death penalty used by the Romans. (⇦ Go Back)

Historicity — Whether something (eg a gospel text) is considered to be historically authentic. (⇦ Go Back)

Miracle — An event that contradicts the laws of nature, and is usually thought to be impossible, (eg being raised from the dead). (⇦ Go Back)

Passion — The suffering of Jesus in his final days (which he foretold several times). (⇦ Go Back)

Resurrection — Being raised from the dead; the event three days after the crucifixion when it is believed that God raised Jesus from the dead. (⇦ Go Back)

Secular — Non-religious beliefs, practices and sources of authority. (⇦ Go Back)

Son of David — A title for Jesus used in Mark’s Gospel, showing his descent from a Jewish king. (⇦ Go Back)

Son of God — A title for Jesus used in Mark’s Gospel, emphasising his divinity. (⇦ Go Back)

Son of Man — A title that Jesus used for himself, which refers to both his suffering as a human and to the authority given to him by God. (⇦ Go Back)

Transfiguration — When Jesus’ appearance was changed into a more spiritual form; Peter, James and John saw his transfigured form talking to Moses and Elijah. (⇦ Go Back)

Trial — A criminal proceeding that takes place before a judge, involving questioning and evidence relating to the crime committed; Jesus faced trials before Pilate and the Jewish authorities during his Passion. (⇦ Go Back)