Sign-In
Cart
The Life of Jesus
Paperback
Religious BiographiesBible StudiesGeneral Christianity
ISBN13: 9781025803784
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 398
Weight: 1.22
Height: 0.82 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Life of Jesus by Ernest Renan is a landmark work of historical biography that presents a humanized portrait of Jesus of Nazareth. This influential text moves away from traditional supernatural interpretations to focus on Jesus as a man, a moral teacher, and a product of his historical and cultural environment in first-century Judea. Renan's prose is noted for its lyrical beauty and psychological insight, providing a narrative that is as literary as it is scholarly.
The work examines the social and political landscape of the time, exploring how Jesus' teachings and charismatic presence inspired his followers and challenged the status quo. By applying historical-critical methods to the gospel accounts, Renan contributed significantly to the modern understanding of the Quest for the Historical Jesus. This book is a cornerstone of secular theological thought and remains a vital read for anyone interested in the historical foundations of religious traditions, the development of biblical scholarship, and the enduring impact of one of history's most significant figures.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
13 different editions
Also available
Also from
Renan, Ernest
Qu'est-ce qu'une nation ?: Préface et webinaire Benoist Rousseau
Rousseau, Benoist
Renan, Ernest
Paperback
Traité de l'histoire des guerres entre la France et l'Allemagne
Beaussire, Emile
Renan, Ernest
Paperback
Le Christ et la Vierge dans l'art: Iconographie sacrée de la tendresse et de la dévotion
Renan, Ernest
Belán, Kyra
Hardcover
Du Peuple d'Israël et de son histoire: Exploration historique sur le Peuple d'Israël dans la tradition biblique
Renan, Ernest
Paperback
The History of the Origins of Christianity. The Reigns of Hadrian and Antoninus Pius (A. D. 117-161): Book. VI
Renan, Ernest
Hardcover
De Philosophia Peripatetica Apud Syros Commentationem Historicam Scripsit E. Renan
Renan, Ernest
Hardcover
Mémoire Sur Le Monothéisme Primitif: Attribué Par M. E. Renan À La Seule Race Sémitique...
Schoebel, Charles
Renan, Ernest
Hardcover
L'ecclésiaste: Traduit De L'hébreu Avec Une Étude Sur L'age Et Le Caractère Du Livre
Renan, Ernest
Hardcover
The Song of Songs. Translated From the Hebrew. With a Study of the Plan, the age, and the Character of the Poem
Renan, Ernest
Thomson, William N.
Paperback
History Of The People Of Israel: From The Time Of Hezekiah Till The Return From Babylon
Renan, Ernest
Hardcover
History Of The People Of Israel: From The Rule Of The Persians To That Of The Greeks. 1895
Renan, Ernest
Hardcover
History of the people of Israel: from th rule of the Persians to that of the Greeks (Volume IV)
Renan, Ernest
Paperback
Antichrist: Including The Period From The Arrival Of Paul In Rome To The End Of The Jewish Revolution
Renan, Ernest
Paperback
Brother and sister: A memoir and the letters of Ernest and Henriette Renan
Renan, Cornélie Scheffer
Renan, Ernest
Paperback
Lectures on the Influence of the Institutions: thought and culture of Rome, on Christianity and the development of the Catholic church. Fourth Edition
Beard, Charles
Renan, Ernest
Paperback
Antichrist, Including the Period from the Arrival of Paul in Rome: To the End of the Jewish revolution
Allen, Joseph Henry
Renan, Ernest
Paperback
Catalogue d'objets provenant de la Mission de Phénicie
Mission de Phénicie
Musée Du Louvre
Renan, Ernest
Paperback
Krieg und Friede: Zwei Briefe an Ernst Renan, nebst dessen Antwort auf den ersten
Renan, Ernest
Paperback
Brother and Sister; A Memoir and The Letters of Ernest & Henriette Renan
Renan, Henriette
Renan, Ernest
Loyd, Mary Sophia Hely-Hutchinson
Paperback
Brother and Sister a Memoir and the Letters of Ernest and Henriette Renan
Renan, Ernest
Loyd, Lady Mary
Paperback
Discours De Réception De M. F. De Lesseps: Réponse De M. Ernest Renan
Française, Académie
Renan, Ernest
De Lesseps, Ferdinand
Paperback
Krieg und Friede: Zwei Briefe an Ernst Renan, nebst dessen Antwort auf den ersten
Renan, Ernest
Hardcover
History of the People of Israel; Volume 1
Allen, Joseph Henry
Renan, Ernest
Latimer, Elizabeth
Hardcover
History Of The People Of Israel: Period Of Jewish Independence And Judea Under Roman Rule. 1895
Renan, Ernest
Paperback
Histoire Littéraire De La France Au Quatorzième Siècle: Discours Sur L'état Des Lettres
Renan, Ernest
Le Clerc, Joseph Victor
Paperback
Discours de réception de M. V. Cherbuliez: Réponse de M. Ernest Renan
Cherbuliez, Victor
Renan, Ernest
Hardcover
Histoire Critique Des Livres De L'ancien Testament: Les Livres Prophétiques...
Renan, Ernest
Kuenen, Abraham
Paperback
Histoire littéraire de la France au quatorzième siècle: Tome 2
Renan, Ernest
Le Clerc, Victor
Hardcover
Studies of religious history and criticism
Harrisse, Henry
Frothingham, Octavius B.
Renan, Ernest
Paperback
L'Apocalypse de l'an 97 et la ruine de Jérusalem: Une exploration fascinante des racines historiques de l'Apocalypse
Renan, Ernest
Paperback
Discours de réception de M. V. Cherbuliez: Réponse de M. Ernest Renan
Renan, Ernest
Cherbuliez, Victor
Paperback
L'Ecclésiaste: Traduit de l'hébreu avec une étude sur l'âge et le caractère du livre
Renan, Ernest
Hardcover
Le livre de Job: Traduit de L'Hébreu avec une étude sur l'age et le caractére du poéme
Renan, Ernest
Paperback
Le livre de Job: Traduit de L'Hébreu avec une étude sur l'age et le caractére du poéme
Renan, Ernest
Hardcover
L'avenir de la science: Vision rationaliste du progrès humain et de la philosophie des sciences au XIXe siècle
Renan, Ernest
Paperback
Marc-Aurèle et la fin du monde antique: Philosophie stoïcienne et sagesse antique
Renan, Ernest
Paperback
L'Ecclésiaste: Traduit de l'hébreu avec une étude sur l'âge et le caractère du livre
Renan, Ernest
Paperback
Also in
General Christianity
The Early Versions of the New Testament: Their Origin, Transmission, and Limitations
Metzger, Bruce M.
Hardcover
The Destiny of Modern Societies: The Calvinist Predestination of a New Society
Zafirovski, Milan
Paperback
The Death of Christ: The Bible and Popular Culture Vs Archaeological and Historical Evidence
Rutledge, Steven
Hardcover
The Gnostic Secrets of the Naassenes: The Initiatory Teachings of the Last Supper
Gaffney, Mark H.
Paperback
A Child Shall Lead Them PB: Martin Luther King Jr., Young People, and the Movement
Burrow, Rufus
Paperback
Suffering and the Search for Meaning: Contemporary Responses to the Problem of Pain
Rice, Richard
Paperback
Pocket Dictionary of Apologetics & Philosophy of Religion: 300 Terms Thinkers Clearly Concisely Defined
Evans, C. Stephen
Paperback
The Jesus Discoveries: 10 Historic Finds That Bring Us Face-To-Face with Jesus
Johnston, Jeremiah J.
Paperback
When God Doesn't Fix It: Lessons You Never Wanted to Learn, Truths You Can't Live Without
Story, Laura
Paperback
Torn: Why People We Love Are Leaving the Church and What We Can Learn from Them
Strong, Jeff
Paperback
The Elijah Mandate: A Call to Courageous Faith in a Hostile World
Piflaks, Tolik
Tsarfati, Amir
Paperback
Jesus & Your Mental Health: Linking God's Word and Modern Science to Find Peace about Mental Health
Maxwell Lmft, Rebecca
Paperback
The Promise of Heaven Bible Study Guide: Why You Can Get Excited about Your Eternal Home
Jeremiah, David
Paperback
Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation
Kobes Du Mez, Kristin
Paperback
Magnifica Humanitas (Magnificent Humanity): On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence
Leo XIV, Pope
Hardcover
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World
Comer, John Mark
Hardcover
The Nag Hammadi Scriptures: The Revised and Updated Translation of Sacred Gnostic Texts Complete in One Volume
Robinson, James M.
Meyer, Marvin W.
Paperback
St. Joseph Sunday Missal Prayerbook and Hymnal for 2026 [Paperback] Catholic Book Publishing Corp
Catholic Book Publishing & Icel
Paperback
Heaven Is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back
Burpo, Todd
Paperback
Determined to Believe?: The Sovereignty of God, Freedom, Faith, and Human Responsibility
Lennox, John C.
Paperback
Friendship in the Lord: A Catholic Classic on Holy Friendship and Life in Christ a Christian Classic
Hinnebusch Op, Paul
Paperback
Sounding the Seasons Enlarged Edition: One Hundred and Ten Sonnets for the Christian Year
Guite, Malcolm
Paperback
Evidence That Demands a Verdict Bible Study Guide: Jesus and the Gospels
McDowell, Sean
McDowell, Josh
Paperback
The Case for Christ: A Journalist's Personal Investigation of the Evidence for Jesus
Strobel, Lee
Paperback
Making Your Case for Christ Bible Study Guide: An Action Plan for Sharing What You Believe and Why
Mittelberg, Mark
Strobel, Lee
Paperback
Twelve Ordinary Men: How the Master Shaped His Disciples for Greatness, and What He Wants to Do with You
MacArthur, John F.
Paperback
The Official Study Guide to I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist
Geisler, Norman L.
Jimenez, Jason
Paperback
Backslide: Reclaiming a Faith and a Nation After the Christian Turn Against Democracy
Jones, Robert P.
Hardcover
Magnifica Humanitas: On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence
Pope Leo XIV, XIV
Paperback
Help Is Here: Finding Fresh Strength and Purpose in the Power of the Holy Spirit
Lucado, Max
Paperback
Bloodline Deliverance Study Manual: How to Set Yourself, Your Family, and Your Bloodline Free from Demons and Curses
Brewer, Mike
Brewer, Andrea
Paperback
Love Thy Stranger: How the Teachings of Jesus Transformed the Moral Conscience of the West
Ehrman, Bart D.
Hardcover
When People Are Big and God Is Small: Overcoming Peer Pressure, Codependency, and the Fear of Man
Welch, Edward T.
Paperback
Tactics, 10th Anniversary Edition: A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions
Koukl, Gregory
Paperback
From Genesis to Junia: An Honest Search for What the Bible Really Says about Women in Leadership
Sprinkle, Preston
Paperback
Did America Have a Christian Founding?: Separating Modern Myth from Historical Truth
Hall, Mark David
Paperback
Exploring Ezekiel: The Next Big War, Earth's Final Days, and Your Eternal Destination
Tsarfati, Amir
Paperback
Imagine Heaven: Near-Death Experiences, God's Promises, and the Exhilarating Future That Awaits You
Burke, John
Paperback
Concordia: The Lutheran Confessions-A Reader's Edition of the Book of Concord - 2nd Edition
Concordia Publishing House
Hardcover
The Final Flood: Ancient Supernatural Technology, Fallen Angels, and Taking Your Place in the Noah Generation
Ragland, Larry
Paperback
Mother Emanuel: Two Centuries of Race, Resistance, and Forgiveness in One Charleston Church
Sack, Kevin
Hardcover
The Two Swords of Christ: Five Centuries of War Between Islam and the Warrior Monks of Christendom
Ibrahim, Raymond
Hardcover
Messiah: A Contemporary Adaptation of the Classic Work on Jesus' Life, the Desire of Ages
Thomas, Jerry D.
Paperback
Hell Bent: How the Fear of Hell Holds Christians Back from a Spirituality of Love
Recker, Brian
Hardcover
All-In-One Holy Bible with Apocrypha: 300 Books in Print Plus Audiobook, Videos, and Thousands of Digital Books
Publishing, Dunatos
Hardcover
Surviving an Unwanted Divorce: A Biblical, Practical Guide to Letting Go While Holding Yourself Together
TerKeurst, Lysa
Hardcover
The Hardest Sermons You'll Ever Have to Preach: Help from Trusted Preachers for Tragic Times
Zondervan Publishing
Paperback
A Woman's Guide to Spiritual Warfare: How to Protect Your Home, Family and Friends from Spiritual Darkness
Sherrer, Quin
Garlock, Ruthanne
Paperback
Every Moment Holy: Death, Grief, and Hope: (Pocket Edition) (Over 100 Prayers and Illustrations for Finding Purpose & Hope During Seasons of Loss or S
McKelvey, Douglas Kaine
Hardcover
Follow the Healer: Biblical and Theological Foundations for Healing Ministry
Seamands, Stephen
Paperback
Praying Their Way: 24 Prayer Practices for Kids and the Adults Who Love Them
Owens, L. Roger
Paperback
Angels on Assignment: Exploring the Role Angels Play in Believers' Lives Today
Buck, Roland
Paperback
Bible Basics for Catholics (Expanded Edition): A New Picture of Salvation History
Bergsma, John
Paperback