christ

Everyday

1. Christ is a title given to Jesus by Christians; it means «the chosen one». Christians believe Jesus Christ is the Son of God. tree →
2. «Christ!» is also used by some people as a swear word when they are surprised or angry, which many people find rude. tree →

In the lessons

In religious education and history it is the name in «Jesus Christ», the centre of Christianity, and it gives words like Christian, Christianity and Christmas. In stories a character saying «Christ!» shows strong shock or anger, but it is not polite. Phrases: Jesus Christ, before Christ (BC), the life of Christ.

Examples

• Christians believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. tree →
• The word «Christmas» comes from «Christ». tree →
• The church had a painting of Christ. tree →
• Historians often count years before and after the birth of Christ. tree →
• Christianity is the religion that follows Christ. tree →
• In the film, the man shouted «Christ!» and his mum told him off. tree →
• "Take this, in Christ's name, poor fellow!" tree →

Note

A name, so always with a capital C: Christ. «Ch» sounds like «k» and the «i» is long: KRYST. Using it as a swear word is offensive to many people; do not use it that way. «Christian» and «Christmas» come from it, but the «t» in Christmas is silent.

In Jewish tradition

Interpretation: It is the title Christians give to Jesus. Westcott, a Christian writer, adds it in his own comment, and it is not part of the Jewish text. In the primary lessons: In religious education and history it is the name in «Jesus Christ», the centre of Christianity, and it gives words like Christian, Christianity and Christmas. In stories a character saying «Christ!» shows strong shock or anger, but it is not polite. Phrases: Jesus Christ, before Christ (BC), the life of Christ.

Examples

• ShMSh is the Sun, and Light, and a type of Christ, the Sun of Righteousness. (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893) tree →

Note

A name, so always with a capital C: Christ. «Ch» sounds like «k» and the «i» is long: KRYST. Using it as a swear word is offensive to many people; do not use it that way. «Christian» and «Christmas» come from it, but the «t» in Christmas is silent.