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FOR many years I have regarded the Pentateuch
simply as a record of a barbarous people, in
which are found a great number of the ceremonies
of savagery, many absurd and unjust laws, and
thousands of ideas inconsistent with known and
demonstrated facts. To me it seemed almost a
crime to teach that this record was written by inspired
men ; that slavery, polygamy, wars of conquest and
extermination were right, and that there was a time
when men could win the approbation of infinite
Intelligence, Justice, and Mercy, by violating
maidens and by butchering babes
Table of Contents
CONTENTS; Chapter ; I Some Mistakes of Moses,; II Free Schools, -; III The Politicians,; IV Man and Woman,; V The Pentateuch,; VI Monday, -; VII Tuesday, ; VIII Wednesday, -; IX Thursday,; X He made the Stars aeso,; XI Friday,; XII Saturday,; XIII Let us Makk Man,; XIV Sunday, ; XV The Necessity for a Good Memory,; XVI The Garden,; XVII The Fall,; XVIII Dampness,; XIX JSacchus and Babel,; XX Faith in Filth, -; XXI The Hebrews,; XXII The Plagues, ; XXIII The Flight,; XXIV Confess and Avoid,; XXV " Inspired " Slavery,; XXVI "Inspired" Marriage,; XXVII " Inspired " War,; XXVIII "Inspired" Religious Liberty,; XXIX Conclusion,; XXX Tribute to Ebon C Ingersoll,
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Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.
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simply as a record of a barbarous people, in
which are found a great number of the ceremonies
of savagery, many absurd and unjust laws, and
thousands of ideas inconsistent with known and
demonstrated facts. To me it seemed almost a
crime to teach that this record was written by inspired
men ; that slavery, polygamy, wars of conquest and
extermination were right, and that there was a time
when men could win the approbation of infinite
Intelligence, Justice, and Mercy, by violating
maidens and by butchering babes
Table of Contents
CONTENTS; Chapter ; I Some Mistakes of Moses,; II Free Schools, -; III The Politicians,; IV Man and Woman,; V The Pentateuch,; VI Monday, -; VII Tuesday, ; VIII Wednesday, -; IX Thursday,; X He made the Stars aeso,; XI Friday,; XII Saturday,; XIII Let us Makk Man,; XIV Sunday, ; XV The Necessity for a Good Memory,; XVI The Garden,; XVII The Fall,; XVIII Dampness,; XIX JSacchus and Babel,; XX Faith in Filth, -; XXI The Hebrews,; XXII The Plagues, ; XXIII The Flight,; XXIV Confess and Avoid,; XXV " Inspired " Slavery,; XXVI "Inspired" Marriage,; XXVII " Inspired " War,; XXVIII "Inspired" Religious Liberty,; XXIX Conclusion,; XXX Tribute to Ebon C Ingersoll,
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.
Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the difficult to read text.
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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Robert Ingersoll wrote for the common person, using common language and common sense. In fact, he appeals to the same simplicity that people invoke when declaring that there must be a God vis-à-vis the "design of creation." As one reads this book, it is easy to feel guilt for attributing the words of the Bible to the Creator of the Universe. And by the end of the book, one is left with the choice of (a) using common sense and common decency to absolve the Almighty from the barbarism that is contained in the Bible; or (b) continue to practice intellectual acrobatics in order to hold the Almighty responsible for every barbaric word of the Bible. Indeed, Ingersoll ensures that inerrantists are properly chastised for their continued insistence of an "inspired book." Such a position is unjustified and insulting to the Almighty. Perhaps it is too idealistic to expect inerrantists to recognize Ingersoll's simple arguments in defense of the Almighty and for that they will perhaps one day be held accountable for insisting that God did and said all of the awful acts found in the Bible.
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39 of 39 people found the following review helpful
One of my all-time favorites
20 April 1999
Format:Paperback
While Ingersoll's choice of subject matter will forever ensure that his works will be more obscure than those of his contemporary, Mark Twain, his books deserve the same attention. Witty and scholarly, SMOM is a landmark work of Biblical criticism. Ingersoll disassembles the Pentatuch, pointing out the absurdities and barbarities contained within. While he does give the occasional bit of humor, he is serious in his conviction that the Bible is not the "good book" that it's often made out to be. This one is a must.
51 of 56 people found the following review helpful
The Old Testament bites the dust!
25 Sep 1999
Format:Paperback
The author makes dismantling the Pentateuch look easy. I have yet to hear or read a theologian debater or writer who is the equal of Ingersoll, or able to present any persuasive rebuttal in response to his arguments. Rather, generally, Ingersoll's detractors have either: urged the faithful to ignore his arguments; and/or heaped personal attacks upon him. Ironically, this is the same methodology that hate groups such as the KKK, the Neo-Nazi's, and others of their ilk, use in response to those who urge different views. The rationale of such strategy is that the end justifies the means. However, such conduct tacitly ackowledges that the defenders of the faith have conceded they cannot directly confront Ingersoll's arguments and ideas on the merits.
Ingersoll's chapters on Noah's Ark and the flood to end all floods (pages138-168), the plagues God had Moses inflict upon Egypt (pages 190-209), the tower of Babel (pages 169-175), and the Jews flight from Pharaoh, including their forty years of wandering in the Sinai Desert (pages 210-240), render these stories fanciful and unworthy of literal belief, much less divine inspiration. This book is a must read for any thinking Christian or Jew. The author demonstrates logic, common sense,and humor. Ingersoll disects the contradictions and impossibilities of these, and other, Old Testament scriptures.
I am now reading "American Infidel: Robert G. Ingersoll", a biography by Orvin Larson. I recommend it as a good read too.
40 of 44 people found the following review helpful
The 120 Year Old Book That Still Packs An Incredible Punch
15 Aug 2000
Format:Paperback
Robert Ingersoll has to be the most important nineteenth century figure who is now totally unknown. Ingersoll was known as the "Great Agnostic" and devoted his life to challenging people to rethink their preconceived notions about religion and the Bible. This book is his analysis of Genesis and over a century later it still forces you to open your mind and reconsider. Some of his arguments have been made a number of times in the intervening period but never with more punch or flare. A real eye opener!
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