Ernest Renan

<p><i>Ernest Renan</i> by Lewis Freeman Mott offers a detailed biographical study of the influential French philosopher writer and historian. This insightful work explores Renan's complex relationship with religion his significant contributions to biblical scholarship and his impact on 19th-century French intellectual life. Mott delves into Renan's personal life tracing his intellectual development and examining the controversies that surrounded his interpretations of religious texts and historical events.</p> <p>The biography examines Renan's major works offering critical analysis and placing them within the broader context of European thought. It highlights Renan's enduring influence on the study of religion and his role in shaping modern historical and literary perspectives. This book provides valuable insights for scholars and readers interested in French history religious studies and the history of ideas.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>