You may take great comfort from the fact that suffering inwardly for the sake of truth proves abundantly that one loves it and marks one out as being of the elect.
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| Birth: | 28th February, 1823 |
| Death: | 2nd October, 1892 |
| Nationality: | French |
| Profession: | Historian, Philosopher, Writer |
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Joseph Ernest Renan was born in Tréguier, Brittany, France. He was a French philosopher, historian, and writer. He is best known for his influential historical works on early Christianity, and his political theories, especially concerning nationalism and national identity. He wrote several books include: What is a Nation?, The life of Jesus, history of the origins of Christianity, Renan's life of Jesus, The future of science, Christ in Art, and The apostles.
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