History of the Origins of Christianity Bk6

History  by 
Ernest Renan

This book belongs to a seven-volume series, the first of which, Life of Jesus, is the most famous (or infamous). The Reigns of Hadrian and Antoninus Pius, the sixth volume, tells the story of Christianity during reigns of two of the 2nd century’s Roman emperors. The book details the development and expansion of Christianity after the more intense persecution of the previous century had ended. No longer facing open persecution, Christians grew in number faster than before along with their various heresies, as Renan explains. The historian’s account reflects his background in 19th century German higher criticism of the Bible.

History of the Origins of Christianity Bk7

History  by 
Ernest Renan

This book belongs to a seven-volume series, the first of which, Life of Jesus, is the most famous (or infamous). Marcus Aurelius, the seventh volume, concerns the development of the church during the reign of the Roman emperor, Marcus Aurelius. The historian argues that Marcus Aurelius, famous for his evenhanded rule and contributions to Stoic philosophy, influenced early Christianity greatly. During the emperor’s reign, Christianity adopted Stoic systems and standards of morality that have since survived into the present. Renan’s account reflects his background in 19th century German higher criticism of the Bible.

History of the Origins of Christianity Bk4

History  by 
Ernest Renan

History of the Origins of Christianity is a seven-volume series written by Ernest Renan, a French philosopher, historian, and scholar of religious studies. Life of Jesus rose to prominence throughout Renan’s lifetime. It investigated Christ’s life solely historically, following the traditions of nineteenth-century German higher criticism.

Renan was dubious of accepting the historical actuality of the elements of the supernatural found in the New Testament, and his skeptical discernment of the gospels led him to deny the divinity of Christ. Scandalous in its nature, Life of Jesus has had a significant impact on the fields of contemporary biblical criticism and Christology. Many additions and contradictions have followed since its publication, notably Albert Schweitzer’s Quest for the Historical.

While the series proved to cause turmoil in the religious and philosophical communities, it is, without a doubt, a thought-provoking material to read for any Christians hoping to challenge their knowledge in theology.

History of Origins of Christianity The Apostles Bk2

History  by 
Renan Ernest

This book belongs to a seven-volume series, the first of which, Life of Jesus, is the most famous (or infamous). The Apostles, the second volume, is a sequel of sorts to Life of Jesus, telling the story of the events immediately following Christ’s death. The historian follows the spread of Christianity from the Apostles to all across Europe and the Near East, documenting Pentecost and the establishment of the first churches. Renan’s historical account reflects his background in 19th century German higher criticism of the Bible.

History of Origins of Chistianity Life of Jesus Bk1

History  by 
Renan Ernest

During Renan’s lifetime, Life of Jesus achieved considerable notoriety. It examined the life of Christ purely historically, following the trends of 19th century German higher criticism. Renan was wary of accepting the historicity of any supernatural elements in the New Testament, and his sceptical reading of the Gospels led him to deny the divinity of Christ. Since its publication, Life of Jesus has powerfully shaped the fields of modern biblical criticism and Christology. It has inspired many supplements, replies, and rebuttals, including Albert Schweitzer’s Quest of the Historical Jesus.