Life of Jesus

by Ernest Renan

Publisher:

Roberts Brothers

, 1896

Overview

In this volume by Renan, an important figure in historical Jesus studies, Jesus is presented as a gifted teacher but not divine. Renan thoroughly presents the historical data on the life of Christ and offers a reconstruction of the historical Jesus, beginning with his early life and continuing through his crucifixion and burial.

Product Details

• Title: Life of Jesus
• Author: Ernest Renan
• Publisher: Roberts Brothers
• Publication Date: 1896
• Pages: 481

About Ernest Renan

Ernest Renan (1823–1892) was a French expert of Middle East ancient languages and civilizations (philology), philosopher, historian, and writer, devoted to his native province of Brittany. He is best known for his influential historical works on early Christianity, and his political theories, especially concerning nationalism and national identity. Renan is credited as being among the first scholars to advance the Khazar theory, which held that Ashkenazi Jews were descendants of Turkic peoples who had adopted Jewish religion and migrated to Western Europe following the collapse of their khanate.