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100 1 _aNicholson, William,
_d1753-1815
245 1 4 _aThe Doubts of Infidels :
_bOr, Queries Relative to Scriptural Inconsistencies & Contradictions
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-10-08
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChristianity -- Controversial literature
653 _aBible -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40981
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