Jesus the Christ

Talmage, James E. (James Edward), 1862-1933Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

Rating 4.0
Word count
1.8M words
Chapters
177

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English Originals Religion Biblical StudyChristologyReligious EducationReligious FiguresHumanistic CareFaith ExpositionSpiritual PracticeWestern ThoughtMoral CultivationAcademic Monograph

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Jesus the Christ by James E. TalmageAuthor: Talmage, James E. (James Edward), 1862-1933,Language: English, Class: BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements, Release Date: Sep 8, 2007

Editor's review

Jesus the Christ is an English-language religious work by James E. Talmage, digitized and distributed free of charge by Project Gutenberg. Classified under Christianity: Churches, Church movements, it offers a systematic discussion of Jesus Christ, is substantial in length, and has a clear doctrinal and faith-education orientation. Its value lies in providing a coherent sample of theological writing that helps readers understand how a particular church tradition organizes its discourse on Christ; as a public-domain ebook, it also reflects Project Gutenberg's role in preserving and disseminating religious literature. It should not be read as neutral historical inquiry or popular biography, but as a work with an explicit faith stance. Readers are advised to skim the table of contents first to grasp the overall structure, then read selectively by topic; for research, compare it with materials from other perspectives and distinguish doctrinal claims from historical statements. The English is formal and demands some reading stamina.

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Reading tips

  1. Start with the table of contents and chapter summaries, then read by topic rather than linearly from page one.
  2. Keep a notebook to record core arguments and distinguish doctrinal claims from historical narrative.
  3. For research, read alongside Jesus studies from other perspectives to avoid relying on a single source.
  4. If the English is difficult, begin with chapters corresponding to familiar Gospel passages, then expand to other sections.

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FAQ

What kind of work is this book? It is an English-language religious work on Jesus Christ by James E. Talmage, classified under Christianity: Churches, Church movements, with an explicit doctrinal and faith-education orientation; it is not neutral historical inquiry or popular biography.
Can I read it without a religious background? Yes, but be aware that the text has a particular faith stance. Treat it as a sample of how one church tradition discusses Christ, not as the only or a neutral historical source.
It is long—how should I plan my reading? Skim the table of contents first to get a sense of the structure, then read chapters according to interest or research needs. The English is formal, so read a little at a time and take notes, using comparative materials to avoid giving up from trying to finish it all.

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About the author

Talmage, James E. (James Edward), 1862-1933 Author

James E. Talmage (1862–1933) was a significant writer and religious thinker of the Latter-day Saint (Mormon) tradition, with seven works held in this collection. Public information is limited, but his writing centers on doctrinal exposition and church history. His representative work Jesus the Christ offers a systematic account of the life and mission of Christ; The Great Apostasy examines early Christian change in light of scriptural and secular history; The House of the Lord studies holy sanctuaries ancient and modern; and The Articles of Faith, along with essays on the vitality and philosophy of Mormonism, round out his output. His style is rigorous and well organized, combining theological argument with historical narrative, and his works have had a lasting influence on understanding Mormon doctrine.