Ernest Renan's 'Life of Jesus' is a landmark work of biblical scholarship that offers a groundbreaking new perspective on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth. Drawing on a wide range of historical and cultural sources, Renan paints a vivid portrait of Jesus as a human being, rather than a divine figure. This book remains a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Christianity and the life of Christ. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.