Renan's Life of Jesus

Renan's Life of Jesus is a book written by Ernest Renan, a French philosopher and historian. The book is a biography of Jesus Christ, the central figure of Christianity, and his life on Earth. Renan's Life of Jesus is a critical and historical analysis of the Gospel accounts of Jesus' life, teachings, and miracles. The book examines the historical context of Jesus' life, the political and social climate of the time, and the religious and cultural influences that shaped his teachings. Renan's Life of Jesus also explores the controversies and debates surrounding Jesus' life and teachings, including his claims to be the Son of God and his eventual crucifixion. Renan's Life of Jesus is a seminal work in the field of religious studies and has been widely read and debated by scholars and theologians for over a century.1897. The following translation of Renan's Vie de Jesus is made from the 13th edition of the complete work, which embodies the author's more mature views of his subject. The original work was begun, carried on, and, in its first form, completed during Renan's stay in Palestine, in the midst of the scenes in which the tragic story it relates had taken place. Partial Contents: Place of Jesus in the history of the world; Childhood; Education; First sayings; John the Baptist; Jesus at Capernaum; Disciples; Preaching; First attempts on Jerusalem; Miracles; Institutions of Jesus; Opposition to Jesus; Last Journey; Last Week of Jesus; Arrest, Trial and Death; Essential nature of the work of Jesus.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.