Book Cover of The Origins of Christianity

The Origins of Christianity

by Thomas Whittaker

In this book, Thomas Whittaker outlines the arguments of van Manen for an English-speaking audience. Van Manen’s work is not now generally known, but his views obtained notoriety by the articles and books that he wrote, in which he maintained that none of the Epistles that bear the Apostle Paul’s name were in fact written by him. From van Manen’s conclusions, Whittaker goes further and relegates the whole body of the New Testament to the second century, and even places the beginning of the Christian movement until after the destruction of Jerusalem in the year 70. Of Paul himself very little is certain, though Whittaker maintains that there may have been an itinerant preacher of that name. Whittaker comes to the conclusion that Jesus of Nazareth is entirely a mythical personage, but holds that what afterwards became Christianity or Paulinism had its origin in a Jewish-Messianic movement.

Book Details

Language

English

Original Language

English

Published In

1996

Author

Thomas Whittaker  image

Thomas Whittaker was an English metaphysician and critic. Whittaker was educated at Dublin Royal College of Science and Exeter College, Oxford. He was an editor of the journal Mind (1885-1891). He won...

More on Thomas Whittaker

Listen/Download Audiobook

Read by:
00:00
Playback Speed 1.0
00:00
  • Select Speed

Related books

Later Treatises of Saint Athanasius, Archbishop of Alexandria Cover image

Later Treatises of Saint Athanasius, Archbishop of Alexandria by Theodoret of Cyrus

Saint Athanasius of Alexandria was a prominent early Christian theologian and bishop of Alexandria in the 4th century. He is best known for his defens...

The Treasury of David, Vol. 2 Cover image

The Treasury of David, Vol. 2 by Charles H. Spurgeon

Embark on a profound journey of spiritual exploration with "The Treasury of David, Vol. 2 (Abridged)" by Charles H. Spurgeon, where the timeless wisdo...

Quiet Talks on Power Cover image

Quiet Talks on Power by S.D. Gordon

In this, Gordon discusses the various sources of power, including physical, mental, and spiritual power. He argues that while physical and mental powe...

Sermons for all the Sundays in the year (Sermons XXVI - XLIII) Cover image

Sermons for all the Sundays in the year (Sermons XXVI - XLIII) by Saint Alphonsus Liguori

These are the sermons of St. Alphonsus Liguori, who was an Italian Catholic bishop, and theologian. He is famous for founding the Congregation of the...

The Ministry of Intercession Cover image

The Ministry of Intercession by Andrew Murray

Andrew Murray sub-titled this book "A Plea for More Prayer". In it, he shows how throughout Scripture, in the life of every saint, and that of God’s o...

The Soul Winner's Secret Cover image

The Soul Winner's Secret by Samuel Logan Brengle

In this powerful and insightful book, Samuel Logan Brengle unveils the secrets to becoming a successful soul winner. With his extensive experience and...

The Bible Period by Period Cover image

The Bible Period by Period by Josiah Blake Tidwell

Discover the fascinating journey of the Bible through the ages in "The Bible Period by Period" by Josiah Blake Tidwell. This insightful book takes you...

The Kingdom of the Heavens Cover image

The Kingdom of the Heavens by Charles Nordmann

In the ethereal realm where earthly constraints dissolve, "The Kingdom of the Heavens" by Charles Nordmann unfolds—a celestial journey of the mind and...

Catholic and Anti-Catholic History Cover image

Catholic and Anti-Catholic History by Various

G.K. Chesterton and James Walsh join Hilaire Belloc in an energetic rollout of the means by which history becomes propaganda, to the damage, not only...

The Story of John Wesley Told to Boys and Girls Cover image

The Story of John Wesley Told to Boys and Girls by Marianne Kirlew

Through vivid storytelling and engaging prose, Kirlew brings to life the incredible achievements and enduring legacy of this influential figure. From...

Reviews for The Origins of Christianity

No reviews posted or approved, yet...