Autograph Note Signed by Renan Ernst (1 results)

This French philosopher and historian's "Life of Jesus" (1863) was the first to treat Jesus strictly as a historical figure -- causing a controversy which delayed Renan's confirmation as professor of Hebrew at the College de France by seven years! ANS in French, 1p, 8" X 12", n.p., n.d. [ca. July 1887]. Near fine. At the lower left corner of an Autograph Letter Signed from one A. Roblaire from Louargat in northwest France to "Monsier l'Inspecteur d'Academie," Renan pens a brief 5-line note to his correspondent. Not translated.…