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100	1		_aMangasarian, M. M. _q(Mangasar Mugurditch), _d1859-1943
245	1	4	_aThe Bible Unveiled
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2014
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2014-04-24
508			_aProduced by David Widger from page images generously provided by Google Books
520			_a"The Bible Unveiled" by M. M. Mangasarian is a critical examination of the Bible, written in the early 20th century. This work challenges the infallibility and moral authority often attributed to the Bible, suggesting that it should be scrutinized with the same rigor as any other literary or religious text. The author's primary aim is to promote an honest and rational approach to religious belief, advocating for truth irrespective of potential discomfort it may cause among believers. The opening of the book sets a confrontational tone, as Mangasarian expresses his intent to confront the orthodox views surrounding the Bible. He emphasizes the need for individuals to engage critically with religious texts, rather than accepting them passively. The author argues that the Bible, often revered blindly, is riddled with contradictions and moral failings that merit examination and skepticism. Mangasarian offers a perspective that seeks to unravel the layers of unquestioning veneration surrounding the scripture, positioning it as a product of its time rather than a divine revelation, thus inviting readers to challenge their preconceptions about faith and the texts that underlie it. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aBible -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45475
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