| Author |
Renan, Ernest, 1823-1892 |
| Translator |
Verneuil, Enrique Leopoldo de |
| Uniform Title |
Les apôtres. Spanish
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| Title |
Los Apóstoles
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 51.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Ramón Pajares Box and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"Los Apóstoles" by Ernest Renan is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the formative period of Christianity after the death of Jesus, focusing on the actions and developments surrounding the early apostles and the growth of the Christian church. The text aims to provide an analytical view of how the teachings and influence of Jesus took shape through his followers in the years that followed his resurrection, particularly addressing the contributions of figures like Saint Paul. At the start of "Los Apóstoles," the narrative establishes the context of the aftermath of Jesus' crucifixion, highlighting the initial despair among his disciples. The text captures their struggle to comprehend the implications of his death and grapples with the emergence of belief in Jesus' resurrection, which becomes a pivotal aspect of their faith. Renan introduces the idea that while the disciples were initially overwhelmed by grief, their love and devotion to Jesus forged a path to a renewed belief that he would live on, echoing the deeper philosophical queries surrounding life, death, and spiritual immortality. This opening sets the stage for an exploration of the dynamics that defined the early growth of Christianity and the role of the apostles in spreading its message. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Spanish |
| LoC Class |
BS: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament
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| Subject |
Apostles
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
65410 |
| Release Date |
May 22, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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