Jesus was born in Israel, living a traditional Jewish life as a carpenter until his 30s, when he started his teaching and miracles. Jesus broke Jewish law by claiming to be God but the Romans could not execute him as it wasn't a violation of their law. However Pontius Pilate was persuaded to authorize execution. Despite Jesus being tortured on the cross he returned from the dead in 3 days, returned to Jerusalem and ascended into heaven. This is how so many people became followers of Jesus. Jesus' words and his love for us are still truly alive today.