Christianity Unveiled by baron d' Paul Henri Thiry Holbach
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"Christianity Unveiled" by Baron d'Holbach is an anti-Christian book probably published in 1766. Written under a pseudonym to avoid persecution, this provocative work attacks Christianity's contradictions and criticizes the moral and political influence of its clergy in harsh terms. Unlike earlier Enlightenment critiques, Holbach openly presents his text as anti-Christian propaganda rather than proposing alternative beliefs. The book sparked immediate controversy, drawing speculation about its true authorship while French authorities swiftly confiscated
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| Author | Holbach, Paul Henri Thiry, baron d', 1723-1789 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Johnson, W. M. (William Martin), 1771?-1797 |
| LoC No. | 39024775 |
| Uniform Title | Christianisme dévoilé. English |
| Title |
Christianity Unveiled Being an Examination of the Principles and Effects of the Christian Religion |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christianity_Unveiled |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 57.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism |
| Subject | Free thought |
| Subject | Christianity -- Controversial literature |
| Subject | Atheism |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 40770 |
| Release Date | Sep 17, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 605 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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