The Christ Of The Gospels And The Christ Of Modern Criticism

The book ""The Christ of the Gospels and the Christ of Modern Criticism: Lectures on M. Renan's Vie De Jesus (1864)"" by John Tulloch is a collection of lectures that were delivered by the author in response to Ernest Renan's controversial book ""Vie de Jesus"" (Life of Jesus) which was published in 1863. Renan's book had caused a stir in the religious and academic circles of the time as it presented a highly critical view of Jesus Christ and his teachings, questioning the divinity and supernatural aspects of his life.In this book, Tulloch, a Scottish theologian and church historian, takes a critical look at Renan's arguments and presents a counter-argument based on his own understanding of the Gospels and the historical context of Jesus' life. He argues that Renan's portrayal of Jesus as a mere human being, devoid of any divine qualities, is not supported by the evidence presented in the Gospels and the historical records of the time.Tulloch's lectures are divided into three parts. The first part provides an overview of Renan's book and its impact on the religious and academic communities. The second part delves into the Gospels and presents Tulloch's interpretation of Jesus' life and teachings. The third and final part of the book addresses some of the key criticisms of Renan's work and presents a rebuttal to those criticisms.Overall, ""The Christ of the Gospels and the Christ of Modern Criticism"" is a thought-provoking book that challenges the views of one of the most controversial writers of the 19th century, while providing a fresh perspective on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.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.