The History of the Origins of Christianity Book II The Apostles
The History of the Origins of Christianity Book II The Apostles

Author: Jospeh Ernest Renan

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2017-01-02

Total Pages: 97

ISBN-13: 1988297702

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Continuing in his method of higher criticism, Renan uses this work to continue to story of Christ as his apostles undertake the task of spreading his word to the farthest reaches of the world. This work tracks the spread of Christianity from the Pentecost to the tribes of Europe and the polytheistic faiths of the Near East.

The History of the Origins of Christianity: Book III Saint Paul
The History of the Origins of Christianity: Book III Saint Paul

Author: Joseph Ernest Renan

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2017-01-02

Total Pages: 127

ISBN-13: 1988297710

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Looking at the life of Paul as outlined in the book of Acts, this work compares what the claims of the Bible are compared with other ancient sources. Although the claims of Acts are undisputed within the Church Renan still applies the higher criticism of other works.

The History of the Origins of Christianity Book VII - Marcus-Aurelius
The History of the Origins of Christianity Book VII - Marcus-Aurelius

Author: Joseph Ernest Renan

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2017-01-06

Total Pages: 142

ISBN-13: 1988297753

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In this last and final volume of this series, Renan argues that the Roman emperor's acceptance of Stoic philosophy had great influence on the Christian church as he pushed these beliefs onto others in his empire. Although Aurelius was known as an even handed and fair ruler he influence all those around him in his philosophical thinking.

The History of the Origins of Christianity Book VI - Comprising the Reigns of Hadrian and Antonius Pius (A.D. 117-161)
The History of the Origins of Christianity Book VI - Comprising the Reigns of Hadrian and Antonius Pius (A.D. 117-161)

Author: Joseph Ernest Renan

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2017-01-06

Total Pages: 121

ISBN-13: 1988297745

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The dawn of the new century brought lots of growth to the Christian community as persecution slowed down and the community was allowed to flourish like never before. This volume details out the reigns of two Roman emperors and how their influence impacted the ever growing Christian community in the Roman Empire.

The History of the Origins of Christianity Book IV - The Antichrist
The History of the Origins of Christianity Book IV - The Antichrist

Author: Joseph Ernest Renan

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2017-01-02

Total Pages: 122

ISBN-13: 1988297729

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Following the years of the Crucifixion to the fall of Jerusalem, Renan details the deaths and persecutions of the newly formed Christian church by the Roman Emperor Nero. This work refers to Nero as the feared "Antichrist" following traditions and beliefs from the early church and interpretations of Revelations.

The History of the Origins of Christianity - Book I: The Life of Jesus
The History of the Origins of Christianity - Book I: The Life of Jesus

Author: Joseph Ernest Renan

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2016-12-29

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 1988297699

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This work had a large hand in shaping modern Biblical criticism. Using the German form of criticism in his own day Renan goes through the Gospels and examines the miracles and other aspects of the life of Jesus. Although the work denies the divinity of Christ, this documents role in shaping how we work with the Bible is significant.

The History of the Origins of Christianity Book V - The Gospels
The History of the Origins of Christianity Book V - The Gospels

Author: Joseph Ernest Renan

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2017-01-06

Total Pages: 119

ISBN-13: 1988297737

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Describing the creation of the Gospel accounts, the author outlines the Gospels from top to bottom to construct the thought of a now lost template that was used to write the accounts of the Christ. Renan also uses the influence of the persecution of Christians as an influencing factor in the writing of the Christ in a critical form.