Jesus

While I’m not a religious person I am admirer of the reported teachings and admirable life of Jesus. Most people know of his life through the four gospels. What many people are not aware of is that these were written between 40 and 80 years after his death and by people who did not know him. Their narratives while not duplicates are fairly consistent. They are obviously comprised of oral histories which may or may not be entirely accurate. Regardless they represent a life we can all respect. It is ironic that much of what he aspired to in life is ignored by many of those who call them selves Christians.

Jesus Christ is not the man’s name. It is more a title like saying Jesus the Savior. He likely had a surname. I like Jesus Josephson. His mother was definitely a virgin early on but not after siring his brothers and sisters. While here is little about his siblings in the “Good Book” there are copious details in the Urantia Book. It narrates a detailed biography of Jesus that includes his childhood, teenage years, family life, and public ministry, as well as the events that led to his crucifixion, death, and resurrection. Its papers continue with appearances after he rose, Pentecost and, finally, “The Faith of Jesus.”

Another good source on the life of Jesus is contained in the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Nag Hammadi Scriptures. One thing that Jesus displayed was that a “Church” need not be one of bricks and mortar. His was a traveling show that required very little financing. What is most important is his stance on morality and love of his fellow man. How great would the world be if we were all to treat others as we which to be treated.