Nazareth
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Jesus is often called Jesus of Nazareth or the Nazarene; the inscription above his head on the cross read “Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews (see also Jews).”
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Desmond Nazareth is a pioneer in the Indian agave spirit industry.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
He stands up in the synagogue in Nazareth and proclaims release for the captive, sight for the blind, freedom for the oppressed.
From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026
Chief among them: Did Jesus of Nazareth conquer death, or didn’t he?
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025
Esmee Brugts opened the scoring in the second minute, with Kika Nazareth extending the lead before Putellas got her name on the scoreboard before Caroline Graham Hansen's coup de grace on the whistle.
From Barron's • Oct. 15, 2025
The only religious book I had in my collection was the Landmark biography Jesus of Nazareth.
From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos
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