Jesus in an age of enlightenment. Radical gospels from Thomas Hobbes to Thomas Jefferson. By Jonathan C. P. Birch. (Christianities in the Trans-Atlantic World.) Pp. xx + 493. London: Palgrave Macmillan, 2019. €77.99. 978 1 137 51275 8

Dominic Erdozain

doi:10.1017/s0022046925102029

April 1, 2026The Journal of Ecclesiastical History

Jesus in an age of enlightenment. Radical gospels from Thomas Hobbes to Thomas Jefferson. By Jonathan C. P. Birch. (Christianities in the Trans-Atlantic World.) Pp. xx + 493. London: Palgrave Macmillan, 2019. €77.99. 978 1 137 51275 8

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The book explores radical reinterpretations of Jesus by Enlightenment thinkers and their implications on Christianity.
Literary analysis of texts from Thomas Hobbes to Thomas Jefferson.
Examination of theological and philosophical shifts during the Enlightenment.
Contextual exploration of the impact of Enlightenment ideas on Christian thought.
Illustrates diverse views on Jesus' teachings from secular and religious perspectives.
Highlights the tension between faith and rational thought in Enlightenment writings.
Sheds light on how Enlightenment figures influenced modern interpretations of Christianity.

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Book analyzes radical interpretations of Jesus' teachings across Enlightenment thinkers, highlighting theological implications.

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Jesus in an age of enlightenment. Radical gospels from Thomas Hobbes to Thomas Jefferson. By Jonathan C. P. Birch. (Christianities in the Trans-Atlantic World.) Pp. xx + 493. London: Palgrave Macmillan, 2019. €77.99. 978 1 137 51275 8 - Volume 77 Issue 2

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