Frauds and Follies of the Fathers by J. M. Wheeler

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Author Wheeler, J. M. (Joseph Mazzini), 1850-1898
Title Frauds and Follies of the Fathers
A Review of the Worth of Their Testimony to the Four Gospels
Note Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Frauds and Follies of the Fathers" by J. M. Wheeler is a critical examination of the early Christian Fathers and their testimonies regarding the Four Gospels, likely written in the late 19th century. The work challenges the credibility of these influential figures in early Christianity, arguing that many of their beliefs and writings stemmed from superstition, fraud, and a lack of reliability. The text sets out to explore the implications of these claims on the authenticity of the New Testament and the character of the early Church. The opening of the book introduces Wheeler's inquiry into the credibility of the Fathers of the Christian Church, questioning their roles as bearers of religious authority and assessing their testimonies to the canonical Gospels. He highlights the potential for credulity and fraud within their ranks, citing various historical figures who criticized the early Church's use of pious forgeries. Using examples from past scholars and their observations about the prevalence of literary fraud in the early Christian era, Wheeler sets the stage for a detailed investigation of specific Apostolic Fathers and their writings, establishing a critical viewpoint that calls into question the foundation of Christian claims regarding divine authority and the authenticity of the Gospels. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements
Subject Christianity -- Controversial literature
Subject Fathers of the church
Category Text
EBook-No. 37230
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 29, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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