The Teaching of Jesus and its Enduring Significance

Here, for the first time in English, is Franz Brentano's The Teaching of Jesus, a compendium of texts Brentano assembled for publication shortly before his death that constitute a frank, public settling of accounts with the Christian religion. Originally conceived by Brentano as a volume that might help others similarly led to doubt the doctrines of Christianity, the book is remarkably free of bitterness or spitefulness. On the contrary, what makes the book of singular importance, especially now, is its careful attempt at taking stock of the positive and negative influence Christianity has had in history. This text appeals to those researchers and scholars interested in the work of Franz Brentano and his work on the philosophy of religion, in this case, Christianity.

The first English language translation of Franz Brentano's Die Lehre Jesu A compelling critique of institutional Christianity while simultaneously being a defense of Jesus's importance and influence Articulates compelling and still relevant criticisms of the Catholic Church and Christianity ones that many people today share

Autorentext

Richard Schaefer is professor of history and religious studies at the State University of New York, College at Plattsburgh. Trained in modern European intellectual history, Schaefer received the Ph.D. from Cornell University in 2005. His research is primarily focused on the Catholic revival movement of the 19th century.

Klappentext

Here, for the first time in English, is Franz Brentanös The Teaching of Jesus, a compendium of texts Brentano assembled for publication shortly before his death that constitute a frank, public settling of accounts with the Christian religion. Originally conceived by Brentano as a volume that might help others similarly led to doubt the doctrines of Christianity, the book is remarkably free of bitterness or spitefulness. On the contrary, what makes the book of singular importance, especially now, is its careful attempt at taking stock of the positive and negative influence Christianity has had in history. This text appeals to those researchers and scholars interested in the work of Franz Brentano and his work on the philosophy of religion, in this case, Christianity.

Inhalt

Preface.- The Moral Teachings of Jesus according to the Gospels.- The Teaching of Jesus on God and World, and his own Person and Mission According to the Gospels.- On Pascal's Thoughts as an Apology for Christian Faith.- Nietzsche as Imitator of Jesus.- Appendix: Brief Description of the Christian Doctrine.- Indices.