| Author |
Besant, Annie, 1847-1933 |
| Title |
The Christian Creed; or, What it is Blasphemy to Deny
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"The Christian Creed; or, What it is Blasphemy to Deny" by Annie Besant is a critical text that scrutinizes the foundational beliefs of Christianity, particularly those derived from the Holy Scriptures of the Old Testament. Written in the late 19th century, this work advocates for free speech and challenges the notion of divine authority in biblical claims, especially those that seem contradictory or absurd. The book approaches these subjects with an engaging tone, laced with wit, making it potentially intriguing for readers interested in theological critique, historical analysis, and discussions on faith versus reason. The opening of the text introduces a struggle between proponents of bigotry and advocates for free thought within society. Besant sets the stage by outlining the severe beliefs enforced by Christianity, which includes the necessity to believe in the divine authority of both the Old and New Testaments, with dire consequences for disbelief. She methodically examines various biblical claims, such as creation myths and the nature of God’s actions, portraying them as riddled with contradictions and scientifically untenable assertions. This examination aims to undermine the uncritical acceptance of scripture while urging the reader to confront difficult truths and engage with their own beliefs critically. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
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| Subject |
Christianity -- Controversial literature
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
39118 |
| Release Date |
Mar 12, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Aug 20, 2018 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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