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100	1		_aIngersoll, Robert Green, _d1833-1899
245	1	4	_aThe Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 05 (of 12) : _bDresden Edition—Discussions
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2012
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2012-02-09
505	0		_aIngersoll's interviews on Talmage: First interview. Second interview. Third interview. Fourth interview. Fifth interview. Sixth interview -- The Talmagian catechism -- A vindication of Thomas Paine -- The Observer's second attack -- Ingersoll's second reply.
508			_aProduced by David Widger
520			_a"The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 05 (of 12)" by Robert Green Ingersoll is a collection of discursive interviews and writings focusing on theological critique, written during the late 19th century. In this volume, Ingersoll aims to challenge orthodox religious views, particularly those propagated by the well-known preacher Mr. Talmage, while defending the principles of reason and personal belief over traditional dogma. The topics explored address issues such as the interpretation of biblical stories, the morality of belief systems, and the relationship between religion and human ethics. At the start of the text, Ingersoll presents his preface, which reveals his intention to engage with Talmage's sermons. He introduces various themes that will be elaborated upon in six interviews, where he examines Talmage's assertions regarding topics like the creation narrative, the morality represented in the Old Testament, and the alleged consequences of disbelief. Ingersoll critiques Talmage's reliance on historical figures as witnesses to biblical truth and emphasizes that opinions are to be judged on their reasoned merit rather than the standing of their proponents. This opening positions Ingersoll as a rationalist thinker advocating for intellectual inquiry and individualized belief, setting the stage for his extensive philosophical discussion against traditional religious narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aFree thought
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38805
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