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....

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...

In "The Quest of the Historical Jesus," Albert Schweitzer critically examines the historical Jesus within the context of 19th and early 20th-century scholarship. Employing a blend of theological insight and meticulous historical analysis, Schweitzer explores the various interpretations of Jesus revealed through theological movements like liberalism and the radical critique of historical methodologies. His own perspective is shaped by the recognition of the limitations and biases inherent i...

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.

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

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...

The Nobel Peace Prize–winning doctor, theologian, and missionary explores the essence of faith in this masterful early work on Kantian metaphysics.Famous for his medical missionary work in what is now the West African country of Gabon, Albert Schweitzer was an accomplished theologian, philosopher, and international bestselling author. While studying for his PhD at the Sorbonne, Schweitzer developed his views on theology through an analysis of Immanuel Kant's philoso...

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...

I have written this short account of Indian Thought and its Development in the hope that it may help people in Europe to become better acquainted than they are at present with the ideas it stands for and the great personalities in whom these ideas are embodied. To gain an insight into Indian thought, and to analyse it and discuss our differences, must necessarily make European thought clearer and richer. If we really want to understand the thought of India we must get clear about the probl...