TY - BOOK AU - Ingersoll,Robert Green TI - About The Holy Bible: A Lecture AV - BL PY - 2011/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Bible -- Criticism, interpretation, etc N1 - Release date is 2011-10-10; Produced by David Widger; Original publication data not identified N2 - "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.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37703 ER -