gesu

Gesù, in Italian, is the name by which Jesus is referred to in most Italian-language writings. The name derives from the Latin Iēsus, itself from the Greek Iēsous, which in turn comes from the Hebrew Yeshua/Yeshaʽ. The meaning is commonly associated with "Yahweh saves" or "the Lord is salvation."

In Christian tradition, Gesù is the central figure of the New Testament. Christians regard him as the Son of God and the Messiah (Christ) who proclaimed the Kingdom of God, taught in parables, and gathered disciples. His ministry is described in the four canonical Gospels, with key events in Galilee and Judea.

According to the narratives, Gesù was crucified in Jerusalem under Pontius Pilate, an event dated by most scholars to the early 30s CE; Christians believe he died for humanity's sins and that he rose from the dead on the third day.

In Italian culture and language, Gesù is used in religious and secular contexts: liturgy, prayers (for example, Signore Gesù), and everyday speech in reference to Jesus Christ. The compound Gesù Cristo is used to denote Jesus Christ; Gesù di Nazaret is common for Jesus of Nazareth.

The term Gesù is a proper noun in Italian and is capitalized; it is distinct from the title Cristo (Christ). In art, music, and literature, Gesù appears in numerous forms, reflecting diverse theological and cultural traditions within Christianity.