Excerpt from The Man Jesus: A Course of Lectures
Religious opinion is the resultant of many infinitesimal shocks, and I shall not be suspected by any generous person of imagining that I have written any final word about a theme which has inspired hundreds and thousands of volumes and will doubtless inspire as_many more. I have but endeavored, with the help of many eminent scholars, of whom I would name theodor keim with special admiration, to write a book _which shall contribute something to a rational under standing of the human greatness Of Jesus in the minds of those who have not the time or oppor tunity to read those voluminous writings in which the modern study of the life of Jesus has em.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the life of Jesus by poring over existing literature referencing him across multiple disciplines and through the lens of prevailing scientific and cultural contexts. The author begins by assessing the validity of historical sources to accurately contextualize Jesus, examining the reliability of the New Testament, the Old Testament, and contemporary pagan writings, in addition to archeological evidence and secular historical works. Through an examination of Jesus' teachings and parables, the author unpacks Jesus' actions and philosophies, setting them against the backdrop of the Roman world around him and drawing parallels with his contemporaries. The author also critically analyzes the miraculous aspects of Jesus' life and teachings, situating these within the broader context of prevailing beliefs and the evolving scientific understanding of the time period. The book concludes by discussing the development and dissemination of the Christian faith within the Roman Empire and beyond, with insights into the religion's enduring influence on history and culture. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781331014485_0
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