Adam-Jesus

Jesus Christ Jesus Christ is the best leader of all time because he is the founder of a religion that has shaped the lives of billions and he is the most virtuous, charismatic leader of all time. Jesus lived in the first century AD.[1] He was born in Bethelhem, five miles south of Jerusalem around the year 6 AD.[2] His family was forced to move to Galilee soon after.[3] After learning and being baptized by John the Baptist, Jesus started preaching about “the coming of the Kingdom”.[4] Jesus drew many women and men to his cause.[5] Like many great leaders of history the poor loved him.[6] Many people preached radical beliefs like he did at the time. His skilled leadership made him the most successful preacher. In Judea, the Jews were supreme. Jesus came at a time in history where if you contradicted the religious establishment, or were thought to be a radical you were killed. This is what happened to Jesus. The mark of a great leader is undoubtedly his impact on world history. Jesus’ impact on the world to this day cannot be matched. A leader may be unbelievably talented and ambitious and not have an impact on the world. Although he has a great legacy and impact, Jesus is also a skilled leader. Also, Jesus did not have any political power, but he is the most powerful man in history. Jesus’ life and teachings are still the code by which billions of people live today. Christianity is widely considered the largest religion in the world. Christianity was founded on the ideal that everyone is equal in the eyes of God. No other leader in ancient and medieval history could ever conceive that all people could actually be //equal//. Jesus had the greatest magnetism in a leader of all time. He persuaded many people to think he was the Son of God. For a carpenter’s son to persuade people that he was the Son of God is an astonishing feat. This takes great charisma and virtuosity. Jesus, weaknesses are not about what he did but how much leadership he actually showed. Some may argue that Jesus did not actually lead anyone or conquer any land. First of all, Jesus did lead people. If he did not lead people, then billions of people would not be Christians. Although Jesus did not conquer and spread his government throughout the world, he started a spiritual movement that spread throughout the world. He conquered in a way that takes even better leadership: he conquered with inspiration. Jesus’ leadership has affected the whole world for thousands of years. Empires have risen and fallen because of Christianity. Wars were waged, and people were saved because of Christianity. Jesus impacted the world with his leadership in a way that has never been seen before.

[1] Durant, Will. //The Story of Civilization: Caesar and Christ//. New York: MJF Books, 1944., 558.

[2] Ibid., 558. [3] O'neill, Amanda. //Historical: Biblical Times//. Godalming, England: Colour Library Books Ltd., 1992., 66. [4] Durant, Will. //The Story of Civilization: Caesar and Christ//. New York: MJF Books, 1944., 560.

[5] Ibid., 561. [6] Martell, Hazel M. //World of Beliefs: Christianity//. Columbus: McGraw-Hill Children's

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