Medieval: A term coming from a Latin word meaning ‘time in the middle’, representing the period between the Ancient and the Modern periods of history.
Messiah: A liberator of an oppressed people or country, or the promised deliverer of the Jews.
Christ: The Messiah, or the title given to Jesus.
Old Testament: The first major part of the Bible, traditionally divided into the categories of law, history, poetry (or wisdom books), and prophecy.
Baptism: The Christian rite of sprinkling water on a person’s forehead or immersing them in water, symbolizing purification and admission to the Christian church.
Resurrected: Returned to life after death.
Gospels: The first four books of the New Testament (the second part of the Bible) that tell the story of Christ’s life and teachings.