Nazareth. Early home of Christ, in Galilee.

Nestorianism. 392-. Jesus had divine + human personalities with moral union. Monophysitism.

New Testament. Portion of Bible relating to life and teachings of Christ and his disciples.

Nicodemus. Jewish elder. Helped bury Jesus.

Paraclete. Name given Holy Ghost by Christ.

Pentecost. 50th day after Easter. Descent of Holy Spirit on Jesus’ disciples marks beginning of Christian mission.

Peter, St. -64. Leader of Jesus’ disciples. First pope. Crucified upside-down by Nero.

Pilate, Pontius. -c39. Roman governor of Judea, who allowed Christ’s crucifixion.

Pope. Head of Roman Catholic Church, Bishop of Rome. Considered the infallible vicar of Christ.

Prophet. Old Testament Hebrew spiritual leader, divinely inspired spokesperson. Muhammad, Moses, Jeremiah, Isaiah, Jesus.

Renan, Ernest. 1823-92. French writer: Future of Science, Origins of Christianity. Life of Jesus 1863.

Resurrection. Key Christian belief that Jesus rose from dead.

Simon of Cyrene. Carried Jesus’ cross.

Socinianism. 1550-19C Unitarian-like religious sect. Christ divine by function, not nature. 1658 Poland.

Soto, Jesus. 20C Venezuelan Op/Kinetic artist. Vibration 1965.

Strauss, David. 1808-74. German theologian: Gospel interpreted as myth. Life of Jesus 1835-6.

Three Wise Men. Magi visited Jesus in Bethlehem. Guided by star.

Veronica, St. Legendary woman who gave kerchief to Christ at Calvary.