Bruno Bauer quotes

Bruno Bauer was a German theologian, philosopher, and historian known for his critical approach to Christianity and the Bible. As a prominent member of the Young Hegelians, he challenged traditional religious thought and questioned the historical authenticity of the Gospels. He influenced later debates on theology and secularism. Here are 5 of his quotes:

Thus in Christianity the alienation had become total, and it was this total alienation that was the biggest obstacle to the progress of self-consciousness.

Bruno Bauer

His very chains helped to deceive him about the harshness of his service.

Bruno Bauer

The sight of nature fascinates, the family tie has a sweet enchantment and patriotism gives the religious spirit a fiery devotion to the powers that it reveres.

Bruno Bauer

But in Christianity, by contrast, the freedom of the children of God was also freedom from all important worldly interests, from all art and science, etc.

Bruno Bauer