R.

R. Joseph Hoffmann

R.
#15,878
Most Influential Person Now

Academic

R. Joseph Hoffmann's Academic­Influence.com Rankings

R. Joseph Hoffmann
Religious Studies
#691
World Rank
#1297
Historical Rank
#300
USA Rank
religious-studies Degrees
Download Badge
  • Religious Studies

Why Is R. Joseph Hoffmann Influential?

(Suggest an Edit or Addition)

According to Wikipedia, Raymond Joseph Hoffmann is a historian whose work has focused on the early social and intellectual development of Christianity. His work includes an extensive study of the role and dating of Marcion in the history of the New Testament, as well the reconstruction and translation of the writings of early pagan opponents of Christianity: Celsus, Porphyry and Julian the Apostate. As a senior vice president for the Center for Inquiry, he chaired the Committee for the Scientific Examination of Religion, CSER, where he initiated the Jesus Project, a scholarly investigation into the historicity of Jesus. Hoffmann has described himself as "a religious skeptic with a soft spot for religion".

Other Resources About R. Joseph Hoffmann

What Schools Are Affiliated With R. Joseph Hoffmann?

R. Joseph Hoffmann is affiliated with the following schools: