Fragments From Reimarus: Consisting of Brief Critical Remarks on the Object of Jesus and His Disciples as Seen in the New Testament (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Hermann Samuel Reimarus

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331591057 ISBN 13: 9780331591057

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Questioning the miracles and the message of the New Testament

This concise collection presents critical remarks on the portrayal of Jesus and his followers in the New Testament, inviting readers to weigh the accounts against historical reasoning.

The writing examines how miracles, prophecies, and the expected return of Christ have been interpreted over time. It highlights how early Christian expectations may have shaped the narrative, urging readers to consider alternative explanations with careful scrutiny.

• Analyzes miraculous events and how they were presented to audiences of the time
• Confronts claims about the second coming and its timing with historical perspective
• Explores how language, culture, and context influence biblical interpretation
• Uses rhetorical and textual observations to challenge traditional readings

Ideal for readers who are curious about critical takes on biblical literature and the historical study of early Christianity, as well as those interested in how argument and evidence shape interpretation.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331591057
• ISBN 13: 9780331591057
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 132