Vida de Jesús by Ernest Renan

Ernest Renan's Vida de Jesús (Life of Jesus) is a 19th-century historical-critical biography that examines the life of Jesus of Nazareth. Renan, a renowned French historian and philosopher, approaches the subject with a skeptical and scientific lens, departing from traditional religious interpretations.

The book delves into the historical and cultural context of Jesus's life, analyzing the Gospels and other historical sources. Renan's work sparked significant controversy upon its publication, as it challenged conventional religious beliefs and offered a more humanized portrayal of Jesus.

While some critics praised Renan's scholarly approach and his ability to bring historical figures to life, others condemned the book for its perceived irreverence and its questioning of religious dogma. Despite the controversy, Vida de Jesús remains a significant work in the field of religious studies and continues to be debated and discussed.