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Glover, T. R. (Terrot Reaveley)
1869
1943
Glover, Terrot Reaveley
The Jesus of History
Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contributed by Jonathon Love
"The Jesus of History" by T. R. Glover is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. The book aims to explore the life of Jesus of Nazareth through an analytical lens, focusing on the historical context and the implications of his teachings rather than simply religious interpretations. Glover's intention is to encourage deeper understanding and appreciation of Jesus as a pivotal figure in human history. The opening of the volume sets a scholarly tone, beginning with a foreword that praises Glover's ability to invoke fresh perspectives on familiar religious narratives. It notes that the work arose from a series of lectures delivered in India and emphasizes the author's aim to stimulate further interest and study of the historical Jesus. Glover discusses the modern approach to studying religious figures, asserting the importance of verification of facts, while warning against dismissing religious contexts. He outlines his methodological considerations for approaching the Gospels as historical documents, setting up his intent to investigate Jesus' teachings, his early life experiences, and the significant impact he had on the development of Christianity. Overall, the beginning establishes a foundation for a thoughtful exploration of a complex historical figure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Jesus Christ -- Historicity
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Christianity
Browsing: Philosophy & Ethics
Browsing: Religion/Spirituality/Paranormal
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