The Teachings of Jesus
The Teachings of Jesus by George Bernard Shaw is a book that explores the teachings and philosophy of Jesus Christ. It delves into his life, teachings, and impact on society. The book also examines the historical context in which he lived and how it influenced his teachings.
By George Bernard Shaw · First published 1936 · Genre: Religious, Philosophical, Sociopolitical · 209 words
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So much for his personal life and temperament. His public career as a popular preacher carries him equally far beyond John the Baptist. He lays no stress on baptism or vows, and preaches conduct incessantly. He advocates communism, the widening of the private family with its cramping ties into the great family of mankind under the fatherhood of God, the abandonment of revenge and punishment, the counteracting of evil by good instead of by a hostile evil, and an organic conception of society in which you are not an independent individual but a member of society, your neighbor being another member, and each of you members one of another, as two fingers on a hand, the obvious conclusion being that unless you love your neighbor as yourself and he reciprocates you will both be the worse for it. He conveys all this with extraordinary charm, and entertains his hearers with fables (parables) to illustrate them.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: George Bernard Shaw
- Date: 1936 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious, Philosophical, Sociopolitical, Historical, Literary
- Length: 209 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
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Genres
- Religious — The work focuses on the teachings and philosophy of Jesus, emphasizing religious themes such as the fatherhood of God and the moral conduct expected of individuals.
- Philosophical — The text explores philosophical ideas about society, individual conduct, and the nature of good and evil, advocating for a communal and ethical way of living.
- Sociopolitical — It discusses concepts like communism and the restructuring of societal norms, suggesting a shift from individualism to a collective societal identity.
- Historical — The narrative is set in a historical context, referencing the life and times of Jesus and his impact on society.
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religion · Christianity · philosophy · morality · ethics · spirituality · teachings · Jesus · parables · faith · love · forgiveness