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Ecce Homo! Or, A Critical Inquiryintothe Historyofjesus Of NazarethBeing A Rational Analysisofthe Gospels (Edition1) - Tapa blanda

D'Holbach, Baron

 
9789371812757: Ecce Homo! Or, A Critical Inquiryintothe Historyofjesus Of NazarethBeing A Rational Analysisofthe Gospels (Edition1)
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ISBN 10: 9371812753 ISBN 13: 9789371812757
Editorial: Double 9 Books LLP, 2025

Sinopsis

Ecce homo! or a critical inquiry into the history of Jesus of Nazareth being a rational analysis of the gospels examines the life and teachings of Jesus through a sceptical and analytical lens. It critiques the gospels by identifying inconsistencies, narrative confusion, and the uncritical acceptance of miraculous claims. The work questions how deeply believers engage with the foundations of their faith, arguing that religious conviction often rests on unexamined traditions. The author emphasizes the need for rational inquiry when approaching texts considered sacred, pointing out how prophetic assertions and divine attributions have been misinterpreted over time. This approach challenges the legitimacy of long-standing doctrines and encourages a reevaluation of religious authority. By reflecting on how myths form and persist, the book underscores the importance of intellectual rigor and historical evidence in understanding religious figures. The analysis of Jesus focuses not on spiritual symbolism but on behavior, claims, and credibility, positioning the work as a call for reasoned debate in religious discourse. It sets the stage for further inquiry into the origins of belief systems and the shaping of collective faith.

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Paul Thiry, Baron d'Holbach was a Franco-German philosopher and writer known for his influential role in the French Enlightenment. Born on December 8, 1723, in Edesheim, Germany, to Johann Jakob Dietrich and Catherine Jacobina Holbach, he was raised in a region that later shaped his rationalist worldview. After studying at the University of Leiden, he moved to Paris, where he became a central figure among Enlightenment thinkers. His salon attracted leading intellectuals, including Denis Diderot, with whom he collaborated on the Encyclop die. D'Holbach was a fierce critic of religion and a proponent of atheism and materialism, writing numerous works under pseudonyms to argue against spiritual dogma. His philosophical approach combined ideas from Lucretius, Thomas Hobbes, and David Hume, seeking to explain human behavior and morality through natural causes rather than divine will. Despite his controversial views, d'Holbach remained deeply committed to the Enlightenment values of reason, knowledge, and freedom of thought. He died in Paris on January 21, 1789, shortly before the French Revolution that echoed many of the ideals he had long championed.

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Editorial
Double 9 Books LLP
Año de publicación
2025
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
9371812753
ISBN 13 
9789371812757
Encuadernación
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Número de páginas
166
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