The Psychiatric Study Of Jesus: Exposition And Criticism (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258005276)

The Psychiatric Study Of Jesus: Exposition And Criticism is a book written by Albert Schweitzer, a renowned theologian, philosopher, and physician. In this book, Schweitzer explores the psychological and emotional state of Jesus Christ, as depicted in the Gospels. Schweitzer analyzes the life of Jesus from a historical perspective, examining the cultural and societal context in which he lived. He also delves into the religious beliefs and practices of the time, and how they may have influenced Jesus' behavior and thinking. Using his expertise as a physician, Schweitzer applies psychiatric theories and concepts to Jesus' life, attempting to diagnose any mental or emotional disorders that may have affected him. He also critiques previous studies of Jesus' psychology, pointing out flaws in their methodology and conclusions. Overall, The Psychiatric Study Of Jesus: Exposition And Criticism offers a unique and thought-provoking perspective on the life and character of Jesus Christ, and sheds light on the intersection of religion, history, and psychology.For His Doctoral Thesis, Schweitzer Chose To Write On Recent Medical Treatises Which Showed, At Least To The Authors' Satisfaction, That Jesus Was Mentally Diseased. The Book Was Published In German In 1913.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: Albert Schweitzer
ISBN-10: 1258005271
ISBN-13: 9781258005276
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 04/25/2011
Pages: 78
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.63lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d