Autobiography Quote by John Dominic Crossan
“It is impossible to avoid the suspicion that historical Jesus research is a very safe place to do theology and call it history, to do autobiography and call it biography.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Historical Jesus: The Life of a Mediterranean Jewish Peasant, 2004
Scholars often blur lines between theology and history, treating religious study as objective fact.
In simple terms: Research can mix faith with facts.
Key Takeaway
Separate belief from evidence.
Themes
theology
history
methodology
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
academic
scholarly
When to use this quote
- academic conferences
- religious studies curricula
- public debates
- media interviews
Key Concepts
epistemology
bias
scholarly rigor
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you distinguish faith from evidence?
- What safeguards ensure objective historical analysis?
A Different Perspective
Historical claims may be influenced by personal belief.
