The Life of Jesus, Critically Examined (Paperback)

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.