02594cam a22003253u 4500 39052 UtSlPG 20260610133908.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BT Holbach, Paul Henri Thiry, baron d', 1723-1789 Histoire critique de Jésus Christ. English Ecce Homo! Or, A Critical Inquiry into the History of Jesus of Nazareth : Being a Rational Analysis of the Gospels Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-03-04 Produced by the Freethought Archives (www.ftarchives.net) and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Ecce Homo! Or, A Critical Inquiry into the History of Jesus of Nazareth" by Holbach is a critical examination of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, likely written in the late 18th century. This work delves into the New Testament gospels, scrutinizing their narratives, inconsistencies, and the supposed miraculous elements surrounding Jesus’s life. Through this critical lens, the author aims to challenge accepted religious beliefs and present a rational analysis of Jesus as a historical figure. The opening portion of the text outlines Holbach's perspective on the complexities and contradictions within the gospel accounts of Jesus's life. He argues that many individuals who profess Christianity possess a superficial understanding of their faith, rarely scrutinizing the historical claims that shape their beliefs. Holbach further asserts that the gospels, meant to convey divine truths, are often muddled and confusing. He intends to assess Jesus's conduct and the dogmas of Christianity through a rational inquiry, questioning the authenticity of prophetic claims and the misinterpretation of scriptures throughout history. The author sets the tone for a discourse that challenges established religious conventions and encourages critical thought regarding the origins of Christian belief. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Jesus Christ -- Biography -- Early works to 1800 Jesus Christ -- Rationalistic interpretations -- Early works to 1800 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39052 79891 79891