The Quest of the Historical Jesus
by Albert Schweitzer
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Renowned scholar and author Albert Schweitzer's world-changing study of the true life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth The Christian religious tradition has shaped much of our world for two millennia. But separate from the practice of Christianity is the factual life of Jesus himself. In this groundbreaking study, philosopher and Nobel Peace Prize winner Albert Schweitzer delves into biblical text and historical evidence to deconstruct the many myths of Jesus's life that have been show more propagated through the centuries. A seminal work, Schweitzer's book brings into focus the social and political currents of Jesus's time to rebut previous authors' hypotheses and form an entirely new one of his own. A milestone text in its time, Schweitzer's book was so dominant that virtually no new scholarly investigations of the historical Jesus were published for decades after its initial release. Now, more than a century later, The Quest of the Historical Jesus remains the standard against which religious academic studies are measured. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices. show lessTags
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Schweitzer's book is the definitive book on the subject. It has shaped and inspired the quest for the historical Jesus.
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Albert Schweitzer (1875-1965), the son of a Lutheran pastor, was born in Alsace. He earned doctorates in both philosophy and theology, and later earned his medical degree. He was Professor of Theology at the Theological Seminary of St. Thomas in Strasbourg. He spent most of his life as a physician in Gabon, Africa, in the village of Lambarene; and show more in 1953 he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace. He authored numerous works, including the renowned The Mystery of the Kingdom of God, The Mysticism of Paul the Apostle, and Out of My Life and Thought show less
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- 1906
- People/Characters
- Jesus Christ
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