The Quest of the Historical Jesus
by Albert Schweitzer
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Author: Albert SchweitzerTranslator: W. Montgomery
Preface: F. C. Burkitt
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2005-02-11
ISBN: 0486440273
Number of pages: 416
Publisher: Dover Publications
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Book Review: Essential for Studying the Historical Jesus
Summary: 5 Stars
Of all the books that were published in the 20th century on the subject of the historical Jesus, none have been as influential nor as widely read as Schweitzer's book. Almost every current book on the historical Jesus from the most conservative to the most liberal references this book as a starting point. As well, most seminaries and graduate programs in New Testament have this listed as required reading.
The book flows very well. The first half of the book is largely a summary of the 18th and 19th century biographies of Jesus. Schweitzer details their methodology and the author's social situation and also provides his own commentary on the matter. The second half of the book is his own ideas and thoughts on the situation.
Whether or not you agree or disagree with Schweitzer, this is a good starting point for the issue, whether or not you end up reading John Dominic Crossan or N.T. Wright on the subject.
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