Which religion's early origins did Renan particularly focus on?
Christianity
Buddhism
Islam
Hinduism
Answer
Christianity was the religion whose early origins French philosopher and historian Ernest Renan intensely studied and wrote about. Renan is renowned for his influential work, "The Life of Jesus", which explores the historical and religious aspects of Jesus Christ's life, shaping the discourse on Christianity's foundation and development.
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