The Bible of Bibles; Or, Twenty-Seven 'Divine' Revelations

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The Bible of Bibles; Or, Twenty-Seven 'Divine' Revelations

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Kersey Graves challenges orthodox Christianity in this provocative comparative study, examining 27 sacred texts to highlight contradictions and historical errors. With a rationalist tone, the book invites critical reflection on divine revelation, arguing that true religion must be grounded in science and intellect rather than blind faith or ancient superstitions.

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In 'The Bible of Bibles; Or, Twenty-Seven 'Divine' Revelations,' Kersey Graves presents a sweeping critique of traditional religious texts, asserting that they are products of human imagination rather than divine inspiration. Writing during the age of reason, Graves argues that humanity is progressing away from superstition toward scientific truth. He systematically deconstructs core Christian doctrines, beginning with the Fall of Man. Graves contends that the story of Adam and Eve is logically absurd, noting that a wise Creator would not implant an appetite for a forbidden fruit and then punish its consumption, nor would He create a serpent to tempt humans. He further argues that the concept of original sin is a slander on divine goodness. The author extends this critique to the moral character of biblical figures, citing the crimes of Abraham, David, and the apostles as evidence that the Bible sanctions immorality. He challenges the doctrine of free agency, describing it as a contradiction where humans are slaves to fear rather than truly free. Graves also addresses the 'personality of God,' questioning how an infinite being could possess a physical form, gender, or family, concluding that a personal God is an absurdity incompatible with reason. Graves compares the Christian Bible to other world scriptures, including the Dhammapada and Tripitika of Buddhism, suggesting they offer superior moral codes. He argues that all religions are natural outgrowths of human faculties—intellectual, moral, and animal—and that older religions stem from unenlightened animal propensities. He asserts that the Christian Bible contains thousands of errors in history, science, and morality, and that its influence has historically demoralized society, particularly during the Dark Ages. The book concludes by calling for a 'religious reconstruction' based on science and reason. Graves urges readers to abandon the Bible as a moral guide and seek a religion compatible with the enlightened mind of the modern age. He emphasizes that true religion must be subservient to science and that an unenlightened conscience is a dangerous guide. Ultimately, the work demands that society replace dogmatic creeds with a faith grounded in the uniform action of all mental faculties and the light of practical philosophy.

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