Christianity
Islam
Judaism
Jesus / Isa / Yeshua
A central figure whose significance is interpreted differently across faiths. In Christianity he is the Son of God, the Messiah, and the second person of the Trinity who died and rose again for humanity's salvation. In Islam, Isa ibn Maryam is a revered prophet and messiah born of a virgin, who performed miracles and will return before the Day of Judgment. In Judaism, the historical Jesus is acknowledged as a teacher from Galilee, though not the Messiah.
In Different Traditions
Christianity
Jesus Christ
- Role
- Son of God; Messiah; Savior; second person of the Trinity
- Key Texts
- Matthew, Mark, Luke, John; Romans 3:21–26; Philippians 2:5–11
Islam
Isa ibn Maryam
- Role
- Prophet and Messiah; born of Virgin Mary; will return before Judgment Day
- Key Texts
- Quran 3:45–59; Surah Maryam 19:16–36; 4:157–159
Judaism
Yeshua of Nazareth
- Role
- Historical teacher and reformer; not accepted as Messiah
- Key Texts
- Talmud Bavli Sanhedrin 43a; referenced in later rabbinic literature