Adolf von Harnack, was a German Lutheran theologian and prominent church historian. He produced many religious publications from 1873-1912. Harnack traced the influence of Hellenistic philosophy on early Christian writing and called on Christians to question the authenticity of doctrines that arose in the early Christian church. He rejected the historicity of the gospel of John in favor of the synoptic gospels, criticized the Apostles' Creed, and promoted the Social Gospel. In the 19th century, higher criticism flourished in Germany, establishing the historical-critical method as an academic standard for interpreting the Bible and understanding the historical Jesus. Harnack's work is part of a reaction to Tubingen, and represents a reappraisal of tradition.
- ISBN10 1512345555
- ISBN13 9781512345551
- Publish Date 24 May 2015 (first published 26 September 2012)
- Publish Status Temporarily Withdrawn
- Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 44
- Language English