Debatten um die Bibel

Debatten um die Bibel

By Valentin Wendebourg

Book Description

How do we reconcile the Bible's claim to be sacred scripture with the rigorous demands of historical criticism? Valentin Wendebourg explores this fundamental tension through a fascinating examination of biblical debates that transformed European religious thought during the mid-18th century Enlightenment.

This scholarly work reveals how radical religious and biblical criticism emerged not in isolation, but through dynamic theological discussions that moved beyond university walls into broader intellectual circles. Wendebourg demonstrates how the rise of periodical publications played a crucial role in both rationalizing and popularizing these debates, fundamentally changing how religious discourse reached and influenced the public.

Drawing from exemplary biblical debates across Germany, France, and England, the author traces the cross-border reception of these discussions and their evolving communication cultures. Through this international lens, readers discover the direct relationship between changing forms of media communication and the profound theological shifts that reshaped how people understood scripture and theology itself.

For those interested in the intersection of faith and reason, this work offers valuable insights into how intellectual movements spread across cultures and how new forms of communication can transform religious understanding. Wendebourg's analysis illuminates a pivotal moment when traditional religious authority encountered the challenges of critical inquiry, creating debates whose echoes continue to influence spiritual discourse today.

This comprehensive study spans 351 pages of detailed historical analysis, making it an essential resource for understanding the roots of modern biblical scholarship.

Who Is This For?

📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~10 hours)

📄 Length: 351 pages

What You'll Discover

  • ✓ Explore Religious aspects
  • ✓ Explore Germany
  • ✓ Learn about the path to enlightenment
  • ✓ Study Bible from spiritual perspective
  • ✓ Explore Authority
  • ✓ Explore Criticism, interprestation
  • ✓ Explore Scholarly periodicals
  • ✓ Explore Bible, criticism, interpretation, etc.

Topics Covered

Religious aspects Germany Enlightenment Bible Authority Criticism, interprestation Scholarly periodicals Bible, criticism, interpretation, etc. Evidences, authority History

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