# Jesus Christ — Heretics character guide

> Jesus Christ in Heretics by G. K. Chesterton.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Christ

**First appearance:** 0001-heretics

## Who they are

Central figure of Christianity, referenced in theological and moral arguments.

## Relationships

### [Unknown Narrator](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/heretics_se/characters/unknown_narrator)

_psychological_

Jesus is presented as a central moral and theological reference point, often contrasted with modern heretics.

## In the story

### [Mr. Bernard Shaw](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/heretics_se/chapters/iv-mr-bernard-shaw)

Referenced at the end as establishing His Church on a weak man (Peter), contrasting with the Superman ideal.

### [VII: Omar and the Sacred Vine](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/heretics_se/chapters/vii-omar-and-the-sacred-vine)

Contrasted with Omar: Christ made wine as a sacrament, not a medicine, and offers a cup symbolizing divine love and battle.

### [X: On Sandals and Simplicity](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/heretics_se/chapters/x-on-sandals-and-simplicity)

Quoted: 'Take no thought what ye shall eat...' as the ultimate guide to simplicity and health.

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