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Uniform Title: Von Reimarus zu Wrede. English

Title: The Quest of the Historical Jesus
A Critical Study of its Progress from Reimarus to Wrede

Note: Reading ease score: 55.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Summary: "The Quest of the Historical Jesus" by Albert Schweitzer is a critical theological study written in the early 20th century. The text examines the historical inquiry into the life of Jesus from various scholarly perspectives, starting from Reimarus to Wrede. The book addresses the complexities of understanding Jesus' identity amidst the conflicts between gospel narratives and contemporary historical analysis, tackling the assumptions and challenges of historical Jesus scholarship. The opening of the work presents an ambitious exploration of the critical methods developed within German theology regarding the life of Jesus. Schweitzer asserts that the investigation into Jesus was both a theological and historical endeavor, highlighting how earlier scholars grappled with the supernatural aspects of the gospel accounts. He notes the significant tension between traditional Christian views of Jesus and emerging rationalist approaches, ultimately suggesting that a nuanced understanding of the historical context is vital for any serious theological reflection. The introduction sets the stage for a detailed examination of the evolution of thought concerning the life of Jesus, presenting key theorists and their contributions to the ongoing quest for a historical Jesus. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Schweitzer, Albert, 1875-1965

Translator: Montgomery, W. (William), 1871-1930

EBook No.: 45422

Published: Apr 16, 2014

Downloads: 576

Language: English

Subject: Jesus Christ -- Historicity

Subject: Jesus Christ -- Biography -- History and criticism

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Doctrinal theology, God, Christology

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2024-11-10T05:35:08Z The Quest of the Historical Jesus

This edition has images.

Uniform Title: Von Reimarus zu Wrede. English

Title: The Quest of the Historical Jesus
A Critical Study of its Progress from Reimarus to Wrede

Note: Reading ease score: 55.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Summary: "The Quest of the Historical Jesus" by Albert Schweitzer is a critical theological study written in the early 20th century. The text examines the historical inquiry into the life of Jesus from various scholarly perspectives, starting from Reimarus to Wrede. The book addresses the complexities of understanding Jesus' identity amidst the conflicts between gospel narratives and contemporary historical analysis, tackling the assumptions and challenges of historical Jesus scholarship. The opening of the work presents an ambitious exploration of the critical methods developed within German theology regarding the life of Jesus. Schweitzer asserts that the investigation into Jesus was both a theological and historical endeavor, highlighting how earlier scholars grappled with the supernatural aspects of the gospel accounts. He notes the significant tension between traditional Christian views of Jesus and emerging rationalist approaches, ultimately suggesting that a nuanced understanding of the historical context is vital for any serious theological reflection. The introduction sets the stage for a detailed examination of the evolution of thought concerning the life of Jesus, presenting key theorists and their contributions to the ongoing quest for a historical Jesus. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Schweitzer, Albert, 1875-1965

Translator: Montgomery, W. (William), 1871-1930

EBook No.: 45422

Published: Apr 16, 2014

Downloads: 576

Language: English

Subject: Jesus Christ -- Historicity

Subject: Jesus Christ -- Biography -- History and criticism

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Doctrinal theology, God, Christology

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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