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In the late eighteenth century, scholars revisited foundational debates regarding the essence of Christianity, utilizing advanced linguistic and historical methods. They aimed to uncover the original Jesus by questioning the New Testament's silence on much of his life and examining Paul's writings. The exploration delved into Jesus's Jewish identity and the discrepancies among the Gospels, revealing a complex figure with multiple interpretations. This scholarly inquiry highlighted the diverse perspectives on Jesus, challenging the notion of a singular "true" representation.
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The Quest of the Historical Jesus, Albert Schweitzer
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- 1998
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- Title
- The Quest of the Historical Jesus
- Subtitle
- A Critical Study of Its Progress from Reimarus to Wrede
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Albert Schweitzer
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Publisher
- 1998
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 432
- ISBN13
- 9780801859342
- Category
- Esotericism and Religion
- Description
- In the late eighteenth century, scholars revisited foundational debates regarding the essence of Christianity, utilizing advanced linguistic and historical methods. They aimed to uncover the original Jesus by questioning the New Testament's silence on much of his life and examining Paul's writings. The exploration delved into Jesus's Jewish identity and the discrepancies among the Gospels, revealing a complex figure with multiple interpretations. This scholarly inquiry highlighted the diverse perspectives on Jesus, challenging the notion of a singular "true" representation.