ʿĪsā

A messenger to the Children of Israel, confirming the Torah, relieving burdens, and announcing one to come after him.

Accused in his mother's honor, rejected by the establishment his message audited, and pursued to be killed — but not killed.

Born of no father, speaking in the cradle, healing the born-blind and the leper, reviving the dead — all “by God's permission”, as he kept saying.

Miracles never made him more than a servant; the clearest sign-bearer pointed most firmly past himself.