Hermann Samuel Reimarus

German philosopher and author of works

Hermann Samuel Reimarus - Thinkers & Philosophers born December 22nd, 1694
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A German philosopher and author contributed significantly to the Enlightenment era. Best recognized for the critique of religious beliefs and the historical analysis of Jesus' life through works such as 'Apologie oder Schutzschrift für die vernünftigen Verehrer Gottes.' Reimarus aimed to reconcile faith and reason, questioning traditional theological dogmas. His posthumously published writings laid foundational ideas for biblical criticism and the historical-critical method, influencing later thinkers. He engaged in philosophical debates of his time, focusing on ethics and epistemology.

Authored 'Apologie oder Schutzschrift für die vernünftigen Verehrer Gottes'

Pioneered modern biblical criticism

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