The reception of the Life of Jesus in Greece

This article traces the book's fortunes in Greece, through the press. Indeed, the press was hostile to Renan and his book, as can be seen from the numerous articles devoted to Renan's presence in Greece in 1865 and to the publication of the book, which was not translated until quite late, in 1892. Contrary to the press, Renan was very well received by the intellectuals of Athens who honoured his presence in the home of Athena.