02147cam a22003133u 4500 40981 UtSlPG 20260610133933.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BL Nicholson, William, 1753-1815 The Doubts of Infidels : Or, Queries Relative to Scriptural Inconsistencies & Contradictions Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-10-08 Produced by David Widger "The Doubts of Infidels" by William Nicholson is a philosophical inquiry written in the early 19th century, which critically examines inconsistencies and contradictions in the Scriptures. The book, presented as a series of questions aimed at religious authorities, highlights troubling aspects of biblical narratives and the moral implications derived from them. In the text, the anonymous author lays out a multitude of provocative inquiries regarding scriptural accounts, questioning not only the historical veracity of these events but also the moral integrity of the actions attributed to God and biblical figures such as David and Moses. Through a satirical and critical lens, the author probes issues such as the nature of miracles, the interpretation of creation and divine will, and instances of seemingly cruel judgments, revealing a deeper commentary on the nature of faith and reason. The work ultimately reflects the tension between emerging rationalist thought and traditional religious beliefs, as the author seeks reasoned clarifications from the Church to these profound doubts. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Christianity -- Controversial literature Bible -- Criticism, interpretation, etc. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40981 81820 81820