A Legacy to the Friends of Free Discussion by Benjamin Offen
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"A Legacy to the Friends of Free Discussion" by Benjamin Offen is a philosophical treatise written in the mid-19th century. The work addresses the claims of divine revelation within the Old and New Testaments and critiques the religious and moral implications of these texts. The author argues against traditional notions of a single omnipotent God while promoting the idea of free discussion and rational inquiry into religious beliefs. The opening of the
work sets the stage for a critical examination of biblical narratives, beginning with the discussions of the Old Testament. Offen contends that the character of Jehovah depicted in the scriptures is inconsistent, capricious, and morally questionable. He suggests that the biblical stories, such as the creation, the Flood, and the fate of the Jews, illustrate an irrational and anthropomorphic deity rather than an all-wise sovereign. The author’s intent is to encourage readers to question established religious beliefs and embrace reason as a guiding principle for morality and human understanding. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Creator | Offen, Benjamin |
|---|---|
| Title |
A Legacy to the Friends of Free Discussion Principal Historical Facts and Personages of the Books Known as The Old and New Testament; With Remarks on the Morality of Nature |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 58.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BS: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament |
| Subject | Bible -- Criticism, interpretation, etc. |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 39371 |
| Release Date | Apr 4, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 595 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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