The Cradle of the Christ: A Study in Primitive Christianity by Frothingham
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"The Cradle of the Christ: A Study in Primitive Christianity" by Octavius Brooks Frothingham is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book examines the origins and contextual understanding of Christianity, focusing particularly on the early New Testament, its literary position, and the cultural milieu from which it emerged. Frothingham aims to clarify that Christianity is fundamentally a product of its historical context, emphasizing that it must be evaluated
on its own merits rather than relying solely on scriptural authenticity or supernatural claims. The opening of the work sets the stage for Frothingham's inquiry into the role of the New Testament within the broader spectrum of Hebrew literature and religious thought. He begins by addressing how the New Testament has been traditionally treated as a unique document, beyond the reach of literary analysis, which he contests. Frothingham argues for a more grounded approach, illustrating how early Christian texts should be understood as a continuation of Jewish cultural and religious frameworks, rather than as isolated revelations. He touches on the implications of historical criticism and the evolving interpretations of Christian doctrine, setting a critical tone for the discussions to follow in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Frothingham, Octavius Brooks, 1822-1895 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 70268272 |
| Title | The Cradle of the Christ: A Study in Primitive Christianity |
| Credits |
Produced by Charlene Taylor, Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 55.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism |
| LoC Class | BS: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament |
| Subject | Christianity -- Controversial literature |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 36767 |
| Release Date | Jul 17, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 477 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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