The Teaching of Jesus and its Enduring Significance

Here, for the first time in English, is Franz Brentano's The Teaching of Jesus, a compendium of texts Brentano assembled for publication shortly before his death that constitute a frank, public settling of accounts with the Christian religion. Originally conceived by Brentano as a volume that might help others similarly led to doubt the doctrines of Christianity, the book is remarkably free of bitterness or spitefulness. On the contrary, what makes the book of singular importance, especially now, is its careful attempt at taking stock of the positive and negative influence Christianity has had in history. This text appeals to those researchers and scholars interested in the work of Franz Brentano and his work on the philosophy of religion, in this case, Christianity.

Preface. - The Moral Teachings of Jesus according to the Gospels. - The Teaching of Jesus on God and World, and his own Person and Mission According to the Gospels. - On Pascal s Thoughts as an Apology for Christian Faith. - Nietzsche as Imitator of Jesus. - Appendix: Brief Description of the Christian Doctrine. - Indices.