“When has the world seen a phenomenon like this? a lonely uninstructed youth, coming from amid the moral darkness of Galilee, even more distinct from His age, and from every thing around Him, than a Plato would be rising up in some wild tribe in Oregon, assuming thus a position at the head of the world and maintaining it, for eighteen centuries, by the pure self-evidence of His life and doctrine.”
Quote by Horace Bushnell
Work
The Character of Jesus
This book focuses on the personality and ethical attributes of Jesus Christ, drawing primarily from the Gospel accounts in the Christian Bible. It explores traits such as compassion, integrity, humility, and authority, aiming to present a portrait of Jesus' character separate from theological doctrines or historical debates. The work typically discusses how these characteristics have influenced Christian thought and Western moral ideals, offering readers a reflective analysis of the figure's enduring impact on ethics and spirituality. more
Author
Horace Bushnell
Horace Bushnell was an American religious leader and theologian, born on April 14, 1802, and died on February 17, 1876. He had a profound impact on the fields of religion and theology, particularly in the areas of Christian ethics and religious education. more