Biography of Jesus Christ Jesus Christ is the central figure of Christianity and is believed by Christians to be the Son of God and the Savior of humanity. He was born in Bethlehem around 4–6 BC to Mary, a virgin, according to the New Testament. His birth is traditionally celebrated as Christmas. His earthly father was Joseph, a carpenter, and Jesus grew up in Nazareth, a town in Galilee. Very little is known about Jesus’ early life. The Bible describes him as a wise and obedient child. Around t