The Alternative Christs
The Alternative Christs is a collection of essays by George Bernard Shaw that explore alternative interpretations of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. The book challenges traditional Christian beliefs and offers new perspectives on the historical figure of Jesus. It includes discussions on topics such as the nature of God, the role of religion in society, and the relationship between faith and reason.
By George Bernard Shaw · First published 1932 · Genre: Religious Criticism, Philosophical, Theological · 289 words
First lines
Let us now clear up the situation a little. The New Testament tells two stories for two different sorts of readers. One is the old story of the achievement of our salvation by the sacrifice and atonement of a divine personage who was barbarously slain and rose again on the third day: the story as it was accepted by the apostles. And in this story the political, economic, and moral views of the Christ have no importance: the atonement is everything; and we are saved by our faith in it, and not by works or opinions (other than that particular opinion) bearing on practical affairs.
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The Alternative Christs is listed on Textopian as a play by George Bernard Shaw, dated 1932 CE.
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- Work type: Play
- Author: George Bernard Shaw
- Date: 1932 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious Criticism, Philosophical, Theological, Historical, Literary Criticism
- Length: 289 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Religious Criticism — The work critically examines the narratives and interpretations of the New Testament, focusing on the differing portrayals of Christ.
- Philosophical — It explores philosophical themes related to morality, belief, and the nature of divinity.
- Theological — The text delves into theological discussions about salvation, atonement, and the role of faith.
- Historical — It provides a historical analysis of the New Testament stories and their impact on society.
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religion · philosophy · theology · critique · society · belief · spirituality · humanism · satire · iconoclasm · faith · morality