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and derives from the tradition of pouring oil over the body of a king or other personage being honored and inaugurated into office. The title always referred to a person who was recognized as the divinely appointed king or messenger of God's will. The title 'Christ (christos in Greek) is commonly assumed to be the Greek translation of the Hebrew (Jewish) term Messiah.19
Jesus had a special love for the poor and for those who were suffering illness or injustice. He mingled and ate with them and taught them the path to peace and light. He healed many sick people with the power of his purity. He was kindhearted while at the same time he was able to stay detached. He used to refer to himself as the son of God and the giver of liberation to the world. Even so, he remained profoundly humble. Jesus loved God with all his heart and mind, and often spent entire nights in prayer and meditation.
Jesus spoke of the town of Capernaum as his very own. It was a town of illiterate fishermen. Many of the families from this village were his devotees. Simon and Andrew, two brothers who were devout followers, lived in Capernaum. Simon is the disciple who was later known as Peter. James and John, the sons of Zebedee, lived nearby. These followers from this small town were instrumental in spreading the message about Jesus and his
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