Death and Resurrection
The teachings of Jesus alarmed Jewish leaders. They feared that Jesus would lead people to ignore
Jewish laws. They were also afraid that his teachings would land them in trouble with the Roman
rulers.Jesus was arrested and sentenced to death for the religious Crime of claiming to be the Son
of God and king of the Jews.
Jesus was crucified (killed on a cross) around Ad 29. But three days later his followers said they had seen him. Soon afterward, they reported that Jesus had appeared again and had told them to spread his teachings around the world. Jesus'rising from the dead is known as the Resurrection.
According ot the Bible. Jesus rose to heaven 40 days after the Resurrection.