What Was Jesus' Real Name?

What Was Jesus' Real Name?

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Religious Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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The video explores the origins and translations of the name Jesus Christ. It explains that Jesus' original Hebrew name was Yeshua, which aligns more closely with Joshua. The New Testament, written in Greek, transliterated Yeshua to Iesous, which later became Jesus in English. The video distinguishes between translation and transliteration, emphasizing that 'Christ' is a title meaning 'the anointed one' rather than a last name. It also discusses Hebrew naming conventions and how Jesus was known as Jesus of Nazareth.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the original Hebrew name for Jesus?

Yeshua

Elijah

Joshua

Isaiah

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which language was the New Testament originally written?

Aramaic

Hebrew

Latin

Greek

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the key difference between translation and transliteration?

Translation changes the meaning, transliteration changes the sound.

Translation changes the sound, transliteration changes the meaning.

Translation changes the alphabet, transliteration changes the language.

Translation changes the language, transliteration changes the alphabet.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the title 'Christ' signify in the name Jesus Christ?

A family name

A place of origin

The Messiah or God's anointed one

A profession

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How was Jesus traditionally referred to during his lifetime?

Jesus the Teacher

Jesus the Carpenter

Jesus of Nazareth

Jesus of Bethlehem