مؤلف: Albert Réville

Albert Réville (1826-1906) was a distinguished 19th-century French Protestant theologian, religious philosopher, and historian of religions, whose scholarly work endeavored to reconcile critical historical methodology with religious thought. His intellectual journey led him to explore various religious traditions, focusing particularly on the historical Jesus and figures comparable to him in other faiths. One of Réville”s significant contributions to religious studies is his book “Apollonius of Tyana: The Pagan Christ of the Third Century”, a work that delves into the life and teachings of Apollonius, examining the parallels between this ancient philosopher and the Christian narratives of Jesus Christ. Réville”s analytical approach in this book reflects his broader literary style, characterized by meticulous research, careful comparison, and a quest for understanding the historical context of religious figures and movements. Throughout his work, Réville remained committed to a scholarly perspective that sought to disentangle the mythic elements of religious texts from historical facts, endeavoring to present a clear picture of past beliefs and their enduring impact on religious thought.