Author |
Renan, Ernest, 1823-1892 |
Translator |
Vega, Federico de la |
Uniform Title |
Vie de Jésus. Spanish
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Title |
Vida de Jesús
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Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vida_de_Jes%C3%BAs_(Ernest_Renan)
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Note |
Reading ease score: 52.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Credits |
Ramón Pajares Box and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.)
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Summary |
"Vida de Jesús" by Ernest Renan is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life of Jesus Christ, focusing on his role as the founder of Christianity and the significance of his teachings. Renan's work delves into the origins of Christianity, discussing not only Jesus himself but also the historical context and cultural influences that shaped his time. The opening portion of the narrative sets the stage for a detailed exploration of Jesus's life and the circumstances surrounding the emergence of Christianity. Renan begins with a heartfelt dedication to his deceased sister, drawing upon poignant memories of writing in her company as they explored significant locations. He outlines his intention to study the origins of Christianity through a comprehensive analysis of primary sources, including the Gospels, and situates Jesus within the broader cultural and religious movements of his era. The author acknowledges the challenges of relying on historical texts that blend legend with fact and emphasizes the need to sift through these narratives to uncover the authentic essence of Jesus's message amid the evolving interpretations over time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
Spanish |
LoC Class |
BT: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Doctrinal theology, God, Christology
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Subject |
Jesus Christ -- Biography
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Subject |
Christian biography -- Palestine
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
65165 |
Release Date |
Apr 26, 2021 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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