The Life of Jesus Critically Examined by David Friedrich Strauss
"The Life of Jesus Critically Examined" by David Friedrich Strauss is a critical theological work written in the early 19th century. The book explores the historical validity of the New Testament narratives, particularly the life of Jesus, through a lens of skeptical inquiry, challenging traditional views and interpretations of biblical events. Strauss aims to address the mythological elements present in the Gospel accounts and their implications for understanding the historical figure ofJesus. At the start of the work, Strauss presents the foundational argument that the discrepancies and inconsistencies within the New Testament narratives cast doubt on their historical authenticity. He explains various interpretive methods that have emerged throughout history, from literal interpretations to allegorical readings, as scholars and theologians attempt to reconcile these discrepancies with modern understandings of history and culture. The introduction sets the stage for Strauss's more thorough analysis of Jesus's life, inviting readers to reconsider long-held beliefs about the biblical accounts while emphasizing the need for critical engagement with religious texts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Strauss, David Friedrich, 1808-1874 |
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| Author of introduction, etc. | Pfleiderer, Otto, 1839-1908 |
| Translator | Eliot, George, 1819-1880 |
| Uniform Title | Das Leben Jesu. English |
| Title | The Life of Jesus Critically Examined (4th ed.) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 48.1 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BT: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Doctrinal theology, God, Christology |
| Subject | Jesus Christ -- Biography |
| Subject | Jesus Christ -- History of doctrines |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 64037 |
| Release Date | Dec 13, 2020 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 29, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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