Description
Book SynopsisStrauss' highly controversial The Life of Jesus applied strict historical methods to the gospel narratives and caused scandal by concluding that all miraculous elements were mythical and ahistorical. Volume 1 introduces the idea of 'de-mythology' and applies modern historical methods to the narratives of Jesus' birth and early life.
Table of ContentsPreface to the first edition; Preface to the fourth edition; Introduction. Development of the mythical point of view in relation to the Gospel histories; Part I. History of the Birth and Childhood of Jesus: 1. Annunciation and birth of John the Baptist; 2. Davidical descent of Jesus, according to the genealogical tables of Matthew and Luke; 3. Announcement of the conception of Jesus. Its supernatural character. Visit of Mary to Elizabeth; 4. Birth and earliest events of the life of Jesus; 5. The first visit to the Temple, and the education of Jesus; Part II. History of the Public Life of Jesus: 1. Relations between Jesus and John the Baptist; 2. Baptism and temptation of Jesus; 3. Locality and chronology of the public life of Jesus.
