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Explore a landmark work in religious studies with The Life of Jesus, Critically Examined: Volume 1. Published by Cambridge University Press, this volume presents the influential work of German theologian David Friedrich Strauss. Originally released in the mid-1830s, this text changed the landscape of biblical scholarship by applying strict historical methods to gospel narratives. This specific edition features a translation by George Eliot, based on the fourth German edition from 1840. Strauss uses modern historical and scientific criticism to examine the annunciation and birth narratives, challenging traditional views by investigating the mythical elements within the text. Ideal for students of philosophy, religion, and history, this volume provides a deep survey of de-mythology in Western thought. It offers a direct look at the historical methods that caused significant debate across the Protestant world, making it a foundational text for anyone studying the evolution of religious criticism and theological history.

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Includes the influential work of German theologian David Friedrich Strauss regarding historical gospel narratives.

Features a translation by George Eliot based on the fourth German edition published in 1840.

Provides a survey of de-mythology in Western thought within the first volume.

Applies modern historical and scientific criticism to the annunciation and birth narratives.

Part of the respected Cambridge Library Collection focused on religion and philosophy.

Examines the historical methods used to analyze miraculous elements in religious texts.

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02 September 2010
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30 April 2010

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