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The Life of Jesus

Author: Ernest Renan

This was the first biography to present Jesus as a gifted and spiritual man, but as a man only. He had wisdom and taught using parables. He was opportunistic and clever in achieving his aims.

According to Renan, Jesus became increasingly enthusiastic and fanatical, to the point of deliberately allowing himself to be killed. Offers a different view of Jesus that has been both criticized and praised. Renan had abandoned the priesthood in 1845. This work sparked controversy because of his priesthood connection and caused him to be dismissed from the Chair of Hebrew at the College de France. Remains a controversial classic to this day.

ISBN 9781585092857 • 256 pages • Price: $18.95