The Life of Jesus, Critically Examined 3 Volume Set

Volume 1: Preface to the first edition; Preface to the fourth edition; Introduction. Development of the mythical point of view in relation to the Gospel histories; Part I. History of the Birth and Childhood of Jesus: 1. Annunciation and birth of John the Baptist; 2. Davidical descent of Jesus, according to the genealogical tables of Matthew and Luke; 3. Announcement of the conception of Jesus. Its supernatural character. Visit of Mary to Elizabeth; 4. Birth and earliest events of the life of Jesus; 5. The first visit to the Temple, and the education of Jesus; Part II. History of the Public Life of Jesus: 1. Relations between Jesus and John the Baptist; 2. Baptism and temptation of Jesus; 3. Locality and chronology of the public life of Jesus. Volume 2: Part II continued. History of the Public Life of Jesus: 4. Jesus as the Messiah; 5. The disciples of Jesus; 6. The discourses of Jesus in the three first Gospels; 7. Discourses of Jesus in the fourth Gospel; 8. Events in the public life of Jesus, exclusive of the miracles; 9. Miracles of Jesus. Volume 3: Part II continued. History of the Public Life of Jesus: 10. The Transfiguration of Jesus, and his last journey to Jerusalem; Part III. History of the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus: 1. Relation of Jesus to the idea of a suffering and dying Messiah; His discourses on his death, resurrection, and second advent; 2. Machinations of the enemies of Jesus; Treachery of Judas; Last supper with the disciples; 3. Retirement to the Mount of Olives, arrest, trial, condemnation, and crucifixion of Jesus; 4. Death and resurrection of Jesus; 5. The Ascension; Concluding dissertation. The dogmatic import of the life of Jesus.