Why did Charles Dickens write The Life of Our Lord? Who did he write it for?

What aspects of Jesus' life does Dickens emphasize? Why?

What aspects of Jesus' life does Dickens downplay? Why?

Pick two of Jesus' teachings that Dickens thinks are most important. Defend your choices.

Why, on Dickens's view, did God give Jesus the power to do miracles?

In what sense if Jesus Christ the Savior of humanity for Dickens?

What do you think the fact that Dickens downplays the role of Jesus' miracles in the Gospels indicates about Dickens's beliefs? Defend your answer.