why is it called easter

What Is Easter? A Deep Dive Into Its Significance - Cru

www.cru.org · us · enWhat Is Easter? A Deep Dive Into Its Significance - Cru www.cru.org · us · en In the first century non-Jewish people (called Gentiles) wondered why Christians would worship a God who was killed by His enemies. The Jews expected a Messiah to come and overthrow their enemies namely the Roman Empire.