The Apostles (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781428639454)

The Apostles is a book written by French philosopher and historian Ernest Renan, first published in 1866. It is a historical and critical study of the lives and teachings of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ, as well as other prominent figures in early Christianity, such as Paul and James. Renan's approach to the subject matter is both scholarly and imaginative, as he draws on a wide range of sources, including the Bible, apocryphal texts, and historical documents, to reconstruct the lives and personalities of the apostles. He also offers his own interpretations of their teachings and the development of Christianity as a religion.The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on the individual apostles, providing biographical sketches of each one, as well as their roles within the early Christian community. The second part examines the broader historical and cultural context of early Christianity, including the political and social conditions of the time, as well as the influence of Greek philosophy and Roman law on the development of Christian theology.Renan's work was controversial in its time, as it challenged traditional Christian beliefs and presented a more humanistic and secular view of the apostles and their legacy. However, it remains an important contribution to the study of early Christianity and the historical context in which it emerged.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Ernest Renan
ISBN-10: 1428639454
ISBN-13: 9781428639454
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/09/2006
Pages: 364
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.17lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d