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=David Friedrich Strauss: Theologian and Writer= David Friedrich Strauss was born on January 27, 1808 in Germany. Over the years Strauss studied theology and practice of textual criticism. He studied at the University of Tubingen, where he later taught. His career there was ended after the publication of his book //The Life of Jesus//. He published this portrayal of a "historical Jesus" when he was 27. His book, //The Life of Jesus// (Das Leben Jesu) discussed Jesus as not divine but more mythical. After much criticism from the Hegelians, Staruss wrote a defense for his //Life of Jesus//, //Streitschriften zur Verteidigung meiner Schrift uber das Leben Jesu und zur Charakteristik der gegenwartigen Theologie// (// In Defense of My 'Life of Jesus' Against the Hegelians). //He also wrote the Christian Dogma as well as several other works. Strauss revolutionized the study of the New Testament, early Christianity, and ancient religions. He is considered "a pioneer in the historical investigation of Jesus". "The world ultimately is what we say it is."~David Friedrich Strauss

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