The Quest of the Historical Jesus

Albert Schweitzer, John S. Nohel

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Dover
11 February 2005

Religion & beliefs; The historical Jesus; Christian theology

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Groundbreaking study that examines the works of more than fifty 18th- and 19th-century authors and scholars and concludes that many of the earlier historical reconstructions of Christ were largely fantasies.

In this groundbreaking work that made his reputation as a theologian, Albert Schweitzer traces the search for the historical person of Jesus (apart from the Christ of faith) and puts forward his own view of Jesus as an apocalyptic figure who preached a radical message of the coming of the Kingdom of God. Though Schweitzer's own proposals about Jesus no longer command assent, his lasting contribution, comprising the bulk of the book, is the critique of his predecessors. Through examining the works of more than 50 18th- and 19th-century authors and scholars, he shows conclusively that each historical reconstruction of Jesus was largely a fantasy made in their own self-image.

Schweitzer's work has proved the touchstone for all subsequent quests for the ""Jesus of history."" It also contributed in no small measure to the remarkable resurgence in Jesus studies in the latter part of the 20th century, which culminated in the much publicized and highly controversial findings of the Jesus Seminar.

By: Albert Schweitzer, John S. Nohel
Imprint: Dover
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 214mm, Width: 136mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 437g
ISBN: 9780486440279
ISBN 10: 0486440273
Pages: 410
Publication Date: 11 February 2005
Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Further / Higher Education , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

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The Quest of the Historical Jesus

Albert Schweitzer, John S. Nohel

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