The Quest of the Historical Jesus

This groundbreaking work, which established the reputation of Albert Schweitzer as a theologian, traces the search for the historical figure of Jesus (apart from the Christ of faith) and establishes the author's own views.

Albert Schweitzer (1875-1965), the son of a Lutheran pastor, was born in Alsace. He earned doctorates in both philosophy and theology, and later earned his medical degree. He was Professor of Theology at the Theological Seminary of St. Thomas in Strasbourg. He spent most of his life as a physician in Gabon, Africa, in the village of Lambarene; and in 1953 he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace. He authored numerous works, including the renowned The Mystery of the Kingdom of God, The Mysticism of Paul the Apostle, and Out of My Life and Thought