Origin of the the Word "Christ"

Question:

Where did the term Christ come from?
 

Comment:

Christ is an English adaptation of the Greek term Christos, which in turn is a translation of the Hebrew, usually translated as “Messiah.” It means “the anointed one,” and is used to describe someone empowered by God to do a spiritual work in the world. Most Jews believe that “Messiah” is one person, and that he has not yet come to earth. Traditional Christians believe that Jesus of Nazareth was/is the Christ or Messiah. Unity believes—and understands Jesus to have taught—that “Christ” is not one unique person, but rather the divine essence of every person. So we are not to 'await' the Messiah, or to follow another person in the belief that he is uniquely the Christ. We are rather to follow the teachings and example of Jesus to recognize, release and express our own Christ identity—the Oneness with God that is the truth of who we are.   Blessings!

Rev. Ed