Christ
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Triumph of Christianity by Tommaso Laureti (1530-1602), ceiling painting in the Sala di Constantino, Vatican Palace. Images like this one celebrate the destruction of ancient pagan culture and the victory of Christianity.
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- In Judaism The ‘Lord's anointed one’ or messiah predicted in Jewish prophecy.
- For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect. (Matthew 24:24)
- In Christianity The title given to Jesus of Nazareth, seen as fulfilling messianic prophecy; often treated as a personal name.
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See also
- Anointing of Jesus
- Anointing
- Anti-Christ
- Chrism
- Christ in art
- Christianity
- Christology
- Jewish Messiah
- Messiah
- Messianic prophecy
- Names and titles of Jesus in the New Testament
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