How did Alexander the Great influence jesus' life?

Answer 1

There are probably a lot more dissimilarities than similarities.

Alexander was a political ruler. Jesus stated and practiced 'my kingdom is not of this world.'

Alexander conquered much of the known world of his time by force of arms. Jesus is the prince of peace and no Christian can justify the use of force from the teachings of Christ since it is the Holy Spirit who convicts and convinces, not physical force.

Alexander's kingdom passed away soon after his death. Jesus kingdom was established through his death and glorious resurrection (Alexander also did not rise from the dead) and continues on until this day.

Alexander saved no-one from eternal damnation. Jesus has saved millions who have trusted in Him.

Alexander was noted for his self-indulgence and lack of self-control and drunkenness. Jesus exhibited none of these characteristics.

Alexander was ambitious for his own glory. Jesus, while on earth sought the glory of His heavenly Father and then returned to the eternal glory He had before.

Alexander had many thousands of men under him. Jesus had only twelve and even one of these betrayed Him.

Alexander received great honor in his time of military triumph. Jesus was crucified on a cross and despised and abandoned by His followers.

Alexander's goal was to glorify himself. Jesus' goal was to save others through His death.

Alexander performed no miracles. Jesus healed and raised the dead.

Alexander is dead. Jesus is alive forevermore.

Alexander created nothing (except a brief political empire). Jesus created the world in the beginning.

Alexander wept at the end of his conquests because there was nothing else to conquer. Jesus wept because of the death of His friend Lazarus and because of the coming destruction of Jerusalem. This shows a vast difference in personal motivation. The above is an absolutely terrible and one-sided answer. It is written from the point of view that Jesus is god, which is something Jesus never said. The reality is Alexander and Jesus are not that similar, but they happen to both be the two most influential figures in ancient Western history (along with Julius Caesar). Also, Alexander DID create something. He created a new era: the Hellenistic Age, which sought to combine Greek culture with eastern ideals. He also sponsored learning centers such as Alexandria in Egypt. Alexander was a god to people in successive eras. He was declared a god at the Oracle of Siwah in Egypt (just as Jesus was 'declared' God (which he wasn't) by the Holy Spirit in the Jordan River). He was never in a 'resurrection' story, but people did look for his second coming from Greece to India. He combined elements of Buddha, Krishna, Horus, Dionysos, and Herakles, all of which were religious figures who exhibited some similiarities to Jesus. The above poster needs to grow up and realize if you cannot offer a historical and objective answer, keep your beliefs to yourself.

Answer 2

because when alexander conquered all that land, he made them speak one launguage. thus jesus could spread the gospel quicker and easyer