
The Essence of Christianity
- First published
- 1841
- Reading level
- Fairly demanding
- Price
- Free
About the book
"The Essence of Christianity" by Ludwig Feuerbach is a philosophical work published in 1841. It argues that God is not a separate being but rather an outward projection of human nature and needs. Feuerbach contends that every divine quality attributed to God actually corresponds to human features, making religion a mirror of humanity rather than a revelation from above. This influential critique of religion shaped later thinkers including Marx and Engels, establishing Feuerbach's theory of alienation and cementing the work as a classic of humanist philosophy.
- Christianity
- Religion
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #47025. The Essence of Christianity on Wikipedia.