The Prophet of Nazareth: Or, a Critical Inquiry Into the Prophetical, Intellectual, and Moral Character of Jesus Christ, as Exemplified in His Predictions, His Precepts, His Actions, His Discourses, and His Social Intercourse

Meredith Meredith

ISBN 10: 0461384531 / ISBN 13: 9780461384536

Published by HardPress Ltd, 2020

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• Title: The Prophet of Nazareth: Or, a Critical Inquiry Into the Prophetical, Intellectual, and Moral Character of Jesus Christ, as Exemplified in His Predictions, His Precepts, His Actions, His Discourses, and His Social Intercourse
• Publisher: HardPress Ltd
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0461384531
• ISBN 13: 9780461384536
• Binding: Paperback / softback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 848 grams

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The Prophet Of Nazareth: Or, A Critical Inquiry Into The Prophetical, Intellectual, And Moral Character Of Jesus Christ, As Exemplified In His Predictions, His Precepts, His Actions, His Discourses, And His Social Intercourse by Evan Powell Meredith. This 19th-century polemical treatise critiques orthodox Christianity and argues for a Religion of Nature grounded in natural law. Meredith contends that the universe embodies a single benevolent order, while core dogmas—such as the devil, hell, original sin, and atonement—are incoherent, morally objectionable, or corrosive to virtue. The work promotes rational empiricism and the study of nature as the path to genuine virtue and lasting happiness, rejecting appeals to miraculous intervention. It also investigates the alleged pagan origins of Christian monasticism and ritual, tracing likenesses to Essenes, Brahmins, Buddhists, and other ancient traditions to argue that Christian practices are borrowed rather than original. The text surveys patristic literature and ancient sources to compare Christian claims with wider religious history, urging readers to examine prophecies in light of historical events (notably Jerusalem’s destruction in 70 CE) and to prefer natural explanation over eschatological anticipation. The narrative outlines the book’s method, structure, and aims, foreshadowing detailed analysis in later chapters.