The Man of Galilee by Atticus G. Haygood
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| Author | Haygood, Atticus G. (Atticus Greene), 1839-1896 |
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| LoC No. | 35031654 |
| Title | The Man of Galilee |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Man of Galilee" by Atticus G. Haygood is a theological reflection written in the late 19th century. The work centers on the examination of Jesus of Nazareth, exploring questions about his existence and character, the nature of his teachings, and his unique role in Christianity. Through a series of lectures originally delivered at Emory College, the author aims to reinforce the students' faith by presenting a compelling case for the historical reality and moral perfection of Jesus. The opening of the book presents Haygood's argument regarding the existence and character of Jesus, initiating a discourse on whether the gospels' portrayal of him is a result of imaginative invention by the evangelists. Haygood asserts that the unique and flawless nature of Jesus's character, as depicted in the gospels, could not have emerged from the authors' backgrounds as regular men of their time, given the moral and intellectual limitations of the Hebrew culture. He emphasizes that if Jesus were merely a fictional creation, the quality of his teachings and the profound impact of his moral ideals would be implausible within the context of their real historical and cultural environment. The author aims to kindle a deeper understanding and appreciation of Jesus's life and teachings among his readers, situating them within the framework of a faith that transcends mere traditions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BT: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Doctrinal theology, God, Christology |
| Subject | Jesus Christ -- Historicity |
| Subject | Jesus Christ -- Popular works |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 49091 |
| Release Date | May 31, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 89 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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