Anecdotes Quote by David Friedrich Strauss
“If there be a mind that, not perceiving in the narratives we have compared the fingermarks of tradition, and hence the legendary character of these evangelical anecdotes, still leans to the historical interpretation, whether natural or supernatural; that mind must be alike ignorant of the true character both of legend and of history, of the natural and the supernatural.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Oldest Systematic Theology of Christianity, 1845
The quote argues that a mind that dismisses both legend and history, natural and supernatural, is ignorant of their true nature.
In simple terms: Ignoring both legend and history shows ignorance.
Key Takeaway
Recognize both myth and fact.
Themes
history
history
mythology
epistemology
Mood
introspective
critical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- academic study
- historical research
- theological debate
- literary analysis
- cultural criticism
Key Concepts
legend
history
natural
supernatural
Questions to Reflect On
- How do legends shape our understanding of history?
- Can myth and fact coexist?
A Different Perspective
Such a view may oversimplify complex narratives.
