02019cam a22003013u 4500 37703 UtSlPG 20260610133847.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BL Ingersoll, Robert Green, 1833-1899 About The Holy Bible: A Lecture Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-10-10 Produced by David Widger "About The Holy Bible: A Lecture" by Robert Green Ingersoll is a critical examination of the Bible, focusing specifically on its origins, authorship, and moral lessons. Written in the late 19th century, this book serves as a philosophical treatise challenging the notion of the Bible as the inspired word of God. Ingersoll argues that the scriptures contain numerous contradictions and are reflective of the societal norms and prejudices of their time, rather than divine revelation. Ingersoll's lecture delves deeply into the inconsistencies and moral dilemmas presented throughout the Bible, questioning the legitimacy of its teachings and the character of God as portrayed in the text. He discusses historical inaccuracies related to its authorship, emphasizes the absence of evidence supporting divine inspiration, and critiques the ethical implications of its laws and narratives. The work ultimately advocates for human reasoning and ethics over religious dogma, promoting the idea that true sacred knowledge lies in the collective wisdom and moral advancements of humanity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Bible -- Criticism, interpretation, etc. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37703 78543 78543