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Uniform Title: Vie de Jésus. English
Title: The Life of Jesus
Note: Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Linda Cantoni, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Life of Jesus" by Ernest Renan is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life of Jesus Christ, delving into his impact on human history, religious thought, and the formation of Christianity. Renan's work is significant for its blend of historical analysis and literary style, presenting Jesus as a complex figure shaped by the socio-political and cultural contexts of his time. The opening of the text sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of Jesus's life and the broader historical and religious landscape in which he existed. Renan reflects on the evolution of religious beliefs and practices from ancient times through the emergence of a new faith centered on the divine, particularly emphasizing the transformative role of Jesus. He introduces the idea that humanity's journey from ancient superstitions to a more profound spiritual understanding took pivotal form through Jesus's life and teachings, marking a significant turning point in the history of religions. Renan's approach promises a narrative that not only recounts events but also seeks to capture the essence of the human experience in light of Jesus's influence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Renan, Ernest, 1823-1892
EBook No.: 16581
Published: Aug 22, 2005
Downloads: 204
Language: English
Subject: Jesus Christ -- Biography
Subject: Christian biography -- Palestine
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Doctrinal theology, God, Christology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Uniform Title: Vie de Jésus. English
Title: The Life of Jesus
Note: Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Linda Cantoni, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Life of Jesus" by Ernest Renan is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life of Jesus Christ, delving into his impact on human history, religious thought, and the formation of Christianity. Renan's work is significant for its blend of historical analysis and literary style, presenting Jesus as a complex figure shaped by the socio-political and cultural contexts of his time. The opening of the text sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of Jesus's life and the broader historical and religious landscape in which he existed. Renan reflects on the evolution of religious beliefs and practices from ancient times through the emergence of a new faith centered on the divine, particularly emphasizing the transformative role of Jesus. He introduces the idea that humanity's journey from ancient superstitions to a more profound spiritual understanding took pivotal form through Jesus's life and teachings, marking a significant turning point in the history of religions. Renan's approach promises a narrative that not only recounts events but also seeks to capture the essence of the human experience in light of Jesus's influence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Renan, Ernest, 1823-1892
EBook No.: 16581
Published: Aug 22, 2005
Downloads: 204
Language: English
Subject: Jesus Christ -- Biography
Subject: Christian biography -- Palestine
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Doctrinal theology, God, Christology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.