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A-Z: General definitions: Man of Sorrows
Definition
1. Phrase from the Old Testament book of Isaiah describing the Suffering Servant, later interpreted as referring to Jesus Christ 2. Depiction of Christ as the Man of Sorrows, a figure of self-sacrificing love.
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Big ideas: Messiah, Christ, Jesus
Old Testament prophet who lived in Jerusalem in the 7th century BCE, and prophesied under King Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz and Hezekiah. He is regarded as one of the greatest Old Testament prophets.
The name given to the man believed by Christians to be the Son of God. Also given the title Christ, meaning 'anointed one' or Messiah. His life is recorded most fully in the Four Gospels.
Title (eventually used as name) given to Jesus, refering to an anointed person set apart for a special task such as a king.
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