Collected here in a single volume are the most important philosophical writings of Albert Schweitzer, one of the greatest thinkers and humanitarians of our time. Carefully chosen from among his many written works, the selections in this anthology illuminate and amplify Dr. Schweitzer's cardinal principle of belief—a reverence for life. Among the important and revealing works included are "Pilgrimage to Humanity," which outlines his philosophy of culture, the early influences in his life, a...

In this broad survey of the efforts to establish, amend, or deny the historical Jesus, Albert Schweitzer presents the history of a debate about what mattered most to millions of people: If God had entered human history, what could history tell about it? Throughout the course of this heated and prolonged dispute, one retelling of the life of Jesus followed another, enjoying -- in Schweitzer's phrase -- "the immortality of revised editions." Lesser writers might consider differences of opini...

In the heart of equatorial Africa, where the jungle meets the river and the air hums with the weight of an ancient world, one man chose to abandon comfort, fame, and the admiration of Europe to answer a call that few could hear and fewer still would follow. Albert Schweitzer, theologian, musician, and philosopher, walked away from a life of extraordinary privilege to build a hospital in Lambarene, deep in what was then French Equatorial Africa, and in doing so became one of the most compel...

This "little gem of a book" shares the Nobel laureate's profound insights on ethics, ecology, human rights, and more (Jane Goodall).The theologian and humanitarian Albert Schweitzer dedicated his life to the betterment of mankind. In 1952, he was awarded the Nobel Prize for his philosophy of Reverence for Life—and for the many ways he put that philosophy into action. This volume gathers together his thoughts on this profound and deeply influential concept....

Albert Schweitzer's The Quest of the Historical Jesus surveys the eighteenth- and nineteenth‑century "Lives of Jesus," from Reimarus to Strauss, Renan, Weiss, and Wrede. In austere, incisive prose he exposes how portraits reflect their authors, then advances his own thesis: Jesus as an apocalyptic prophet of the imminent Kingdom. Combining historiography with reconstruction, the book crystallizes historical‑critical method against liberal moralizing readings. An Alsatian theologian, philos...

Albert Schweitzer's The Quest of the Historical Jesus surveys the eighteenth- and nineteenth‑century "Lives of Jesus," from Reimarus to Strauss, Renan, Weiss, and Wrede. In austere, incisive prose he exposes how portraits reflect their authors, then advances his own thesis: Jesus as an apocalyptic prophet of the imminent Kingdom. Combining historiography with reconstruction, the book crystallizes historical‑critical method against liberal moralizing readings. An Alsatian theologian, philos...

A critical history of interpretations of the Apostle Paul, reshaping modern New Testament scholarship.

The classic collection of timeless quotations from the Nobel Peace Prize–winning missionary, theologian, and international bestselling author.Famous for founding the Albert Schweitzer Hospital in Lambaréné, in what is now the West African country of Gabon, Albert Schweitzer was an accomplished theologian, physician, philosopher, music scholar, international bestselling author, and even a virtuoso organist. His many pursuits and achievements were inspired by his ethi...

Renowned scholar and author Albert Schweitzer's world-changing study of the true life and teachings of Jesus of NazarethThe Christian religious tradition has shaped much of our world for two millennia. But separate from the practice of Christianity is the factual life of Jesus himself. In this groundbreaking study, philosopher and Nobel Peace Prize winner Albert Schweitzer delves into biblical text and historical evidence to deconstruct the many myths of Jesus's lif...

The dimensions of the central theme are illuminated by Schweitzer's discussions of his philosophy of culture, the course of his life, his ministry to human needs in Africa, the idea of reverence for life, the ideal of world peace, the significance of liberal Christianity, and the lives, world-views, and contributions of Johann Goethe, J. S. Bach, and Jesus of Nazareth.The pages of these selections give a remarkable revelation of the creative spirit of a modern saint and philosopher....

Essential teachings, brilliant musings, and provocative theories from three of history's greatest thinkers.The Road to Inner Freedom: The seventeenth-century Dutch philosopher Baruch Spinoza views the ability to experience rational love of God as the key to mastering the contradictory and violent human emotions.The Art of Philosophizing: These groundbreaking essays by Bertrand Russell deal with "the art of reckoning" in the fields of mathem...

A fantastic little book about Bach and the musical climate before and during his life, with a look at his continuing influence in music. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.