Jesus

About Jesus

As the central figure of Christianity, Jesus of Nazareth (c. 4 BCE – c. 33 CE) is ranked the 28th most historically important figure globally by the MIT Pantheon project, reflecting the monumental, enduring influence of his life and teachings on world civilization, ethics, and culture. His ministry, death, and purported resurrection laid the foundation for the world's largest religion, fundamentally reshaping the course of history across millennia and continents.

Despite this profound historical standing, online attention in 2025 suggests a relative decline. Jesus garnered approximately 5.3 million annualized Wikipedia views last year, placing him in a notable attention gap when contrasted with contemporaries. For instance, he receives significantly less traffic than Gautama Buddha, ranked even higher at #2 historically, whose narrative paradoxically garners far fewer views than many modern figures. His attention level is about 6x lower than what his historical rank might suggest, indicating a major disconnect between historical impact and contemporary internet curiosity, even when compared to other religious icons like Pope Leo XIV (#127 importance), who received 18.7M views.

Furthermore, the data indicates a slight downward trend in digital engagement, with Wikipedia views declining by 4.0% year-over-year, alongside a 5% drop in momentum between Q1 and Q3 of 2025, suggesting that the modern digital sphere is paying slightly less attention to this foundational historical figure than it was in the previous year.