The Jesus of History by T. R. Glover
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"The Jesus of History" by T. R. Glover is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. The book aims to explore the life of Jesus of Nazareth through an analytical lens, focusing on the historical context and the implications of his teachings rather than simply religious interpretations. Glover's intention is to encourage deeper understanding and appreciation of Jesus as a pivotal figure in human history. The opening of the
volume sets a scholarly tone, beginning with a foreword that praises Glover's ability to invoke fresh perspectives on familiar religious narratives. It notes that the work arose from a series of lectures delivered in India and emphasizes the author's aim to stimulate further interest and study of the historical Jesus. Glover discusses the modern approach to studying religious figures, asserting the importance of verification of facts, while warning against dismissing religious contexts. He outlines his methodological considerations for approaching the Gospels as historical documents, setting up his intent to investigate Jesus' teachings, his early life experiences, and the significant impact he had on the development of Christianity. Overall, the beginning establishes a foundation for a thoughtful exploration of a complex historical figure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Glover, T. R. (Terrot Reaveley), 1869-1943 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Jesus of History |
| Credits | Contributed by Jonathon Love |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BT: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Doctrinal theology, God, Christology |
| Subject | Jesus Christ -- Historicity |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 13335 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-13335-5 |
| Release Date | Aug 31, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 212 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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