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LoC No.: 33020365
Title: English Conferences of Ernest Renan: Rome and Christianity. Marcus Aurelius
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Summary: "English Conferences of Ernest Renan: Rome and Christianity. Marcus Aurelius" is a historical account of lectures presented by Ernest Renan, translated by Clara Erskine Clement, written in the late 19th century. This work comprises a series of conferences discussing the intertwined histories of Christianity and Rome, as well as reflections on Marcus Aurelius. The book explores the profound cultural and philosophical impacts of the Roman Empire on Christianity, highlighting the contributions of various figures and ideas that shaped early Christian thought. The opening of the work introduces Renan's perspective on the uniqueness of Christianity and its deep roots in Roman culture. He articulates the responsibilities of faith and scholarship, asserting that the pursuit of truth transcends fear of theological consequences. Renan emphasizes the importance of understanding Christianity as a dynamic force emerging from the historical context of Judaism and influenced by the broader cultural milieu of the Roman Empire. He outlines the early development of Christian thought and the significant role of Rome in disseminating and establishing ecclesiastical authority, setting the stage for the detailed exploration of these themes in the ensuing conferences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 58.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Renan, Ernest, 1823-1892
Translator: Waters, Clara Erskine Clement, 1834-1916
EBook No.: 42865
Published: Jun 3, 2013
Downloads: 143
Language: English
Subject: Marcus Aurelius, Emperor of Rome, 121-180
Subject: Church history -- Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600
Subject: Catholic Church
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 33020365
Title: English Conferences of Ernest Renan: Rome and Christianity. Marcus Aurelius
Credits:
Produced by Charlene Taylor, Michael Seow and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "English Conferences of Ernest Renan: Rome and Christianity. Marcus Aurelius" is a historical account of lectures presented by Ernest Renan, translated by Clara Erskine Clement, written in the late 19th century. This work comprises a series of conferences discussing the intertwined histories of Christianity and Rome, as well as reflections on Marcus Aurelius. The book explores the profound cultural and philosophical impacts of the Roman Empire on Christianity, highlighting the contributions of various figures and ideas that shaped early Christian thought. The opening of the work introduces Renan's perspective on the uniqueness of Christianity and its deep roots in Roman culture. He articulates the responsibilities of faith and scholarship, asserting that the pursuit of truth transcends fear of theological consequences. Renan emphasizes the importance of understanding Christianity as a dynamic force emerging from the historical context of Judaism and influenced by the broader cultural milieu of the Roman Empire. He outlines the early development of Christian thought and the significant role of Rome in disseminating and establishing ecclesiastical authority, setting the stage for the detailed exploration of these themes in the ensuing conferences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 58.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Renan, Ernest, 1823-1892
Translator: Waters, Clara Erskine Clement, 1834-1916
EBook No.: 42865
Published: Jun 3, 2013
Downloads: 143
Language: English
Subject: Marcus Aurelius, Emperor of Rome, 121-180
Subject: Church history -- Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600
Subject: Catholic Church
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.