Is it named after a man or an ideology
2006-10-02 12:32:32 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
why did not the Jews are called mosens
2006-10-02 12:35:01 · update #1
Or the Muslems the Mohammedens
2006-10-02 12:35:36 · update #2
Follower of Christ and his teachings.
2006-10-02 12:33:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The followers of the Christ are called Christians, just as the followers of the philosophies of Herod, Epicurias, and Rome were called (respectively) Herodians, Epicurians, and Romans. The name "Christian" was first given to the believers in Antioch of Syria; prior to that the believers were called "Followers of the Way".
"Jesus" was not an uncommon name in 1st century Palestine. It was unusual, however, for someone to be given the title "Christ". "Christ" means "Annointed One" in Koine Greek, and symbolizes either a holy calling (priest or prophet) or a kingship. It was not actually a name.
BTW "Jew" actually comes from the tribal name of "Judah", the main tribe (population wise) that returned from the Babylonian captivity. Although some of the other tribes (notably Benjamin, Levi, and Asher) returned also, they were outnumbered by the Judahaites. Prior to being called "Jews", the people were called "Isrealites", a family name that joined the entire 12 tribes. The religion came later, as the decendents of Isreal were being led out of Egypt by the prophet Moses. Apparantly the nation never considered changing their name to match that of their leading prophet. They stuck with the blood-kinship title.
IDK about Muslims.
2006-10-02 19:47:01 · answer #2 · answered by MamaBear 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Christianity is one of the world's major religions, one which developed out of Judaism in the first century CE (Common Era of Judaism and Christianity, the basis for the modern Western calender).
The term Christianoi, "Christians," can be found in Acts 11:26. At the time, the ending -anoi indicated the supporters of some particular person; later, it was also used in the names of religious sects. Most likely it was originally used by non-Christians as a label for the new religious group which was coalescing around the teachings of Jesus and Paul.
Central Christian doctrines include:
Creation: The universe was created by God ex nihilo, out of nothing. This stands in contrast to other religions, like Hinduism, which argue that the universe is somehow eternal.
Incarnation: Christianity is largely centered on the figure of Jesus Christ, a Jewish prophet or miracle worker who, if he existed, would have lived at the beginning of the Common Era. For most traditional and orthodox Christians, the person of Jesus is significant - he was both human and divine, a manifestation of God who came to atone for the sins of humanity.
For other Christians in history, Jesus had a very different nature or meaning. For some, his existence hasn't even been important - instead, he serves as a symbol for proper human action or attitudes.
Trinity: Christianity believes both in the existence of a single God and that Jesus was God, two doctrines which threaten to contradict each other. This is solved by the idea of the Trinity: God is one, but also three persons. Those three persons are God the Father, God the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Redemption: The purpose of Jesus' presence on Earth was to redeem humanity from its sins.
2006-10-02 19:45:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 GOD became a man !
2 HE was perfect in all ways !
3 HE was seen by angels as HE was
originally (THE GOD), and as a man !
4 HE taught the non Jewish ( as well as many Jews) !
5 HIS teachings were (and are) believed by MANY people !
6 HE returned to HIS place - we call that place heaven !
This is The Entire Story required to become
A TRUE CHRISTIAN.
2006-10-02 19:43:39 · answer #4 · answered by whynotaskdon 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Bible says that other people called them Christians, referring to the fact that they were followers of Christ. they never gave themselves that a title. you shouldn't call yourself a Christian really, but let people see how you live your life and if they call you a Christian, they are saying you remind them of Christ.
2006-10-02 19:44:01 · answer #5 · answered by Rabbit 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The literal translation is little Christ. A follower or disciple of Jesus Christ.
2006-10-02 19:42:45 · answer #6 · answered by timjim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
True Christians are followers of Jesus Christ, in every way. They will do as Jesus say, and carry out his commands.
2006-10-02 19:49:23 · answer #7 · answered by francis j 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Christian means "little Christs" people who practice religions are called by that religion, not by there nationality.
2006-10-02 19:43:05 · answer #8 · answered by TYRONE S 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Christ follower. Since it is not called Jesusian I think it refers to an ideology.
2006-10-02 19:37:55 · answer #9 · answered by Sweetie Poo 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A follower of Christ, one that believes him as their Savior/Messiah.
2006-10-02 20:02:47 · answer #10 · answered by jesus freak 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋