
De Tribus Impostoribus, A. D. 1230: The Three Impostors
Unmasking Religious Deception: A Philosophical ExplorationBy VariousLength4h 31m
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De Tribus Impostoribus, composed in 1230, presents a provocative critique of the prevailing religious doctrines of its time, specifically targeting the figures of Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad. This anonymous work is articulated through a sharp, polemical literary style that intertwines historical narrative with philosophical inquiry, challenging the reader to reassess established beliefs and the nature of divine authority. Set within the theological upheaval of the Middle Ages, the text embodies the emerging rationalist thought, reflecting a burgeoning skepticism that would later influence Enlightenment philosophers. The authorship of De Tribus Impostoribus remains obscured, yet the intellectual climate of the 13th century, marked by scholasticism and the rediscovery of classical texts, undoubtedly informs its daring assertions. This milieu may have compelled the author to confront the dogma of organized religion and explore the boundaries of faith and reason. The work symbolizes a response to the fear of unchecked belief, revealing a quest for truth unswayed by dogmatic tradition. This compelling treatise invites readers to delve into the complexities of belief and skepticism, making it essential for those interested in religious studies, philosophy, and the historical development of critical thinking. It serves as an extraordinary testament to the power of intellectual inquiry and its enduring relevance in our contemporary discourse.
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GenrePhilosophy
Length4 hrs 31 mins
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Publish dateMay 19, 2021
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Table of contents
1INTRODUCTION.
50I.
2BIBLIOGRAPHY.
51II.
3NOTE BY THE AMERICAN PUBLISHER.: NOTE BY THE BRITISH PUBLISHER.
52III.
4PREFACE BY THE TRANSLATOR.
53IV.
5DISSERTATION ON THE BOOK OF THE THREE IMPOSTORS.
54V.
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6TREATISE OF THE THREE IMPOSTORS.1
55VI.
7CHAPTER I.
56CHAPTER IX.
8Of God.
57Of the Morals of Jesus Christ.
9I.
58I.
10II.
59II.
11III.
60CHAPTER X.
12IV.
61Of the Divinity of Jesus Christ.
13V.
62I.
14VI.
63II.
15CHAPTER II.
64CHAPTER XI.
16Reasons which have caused mankind to Create for themselves an Invisible Being which has been commonly Called God.
65Of Mahomet.
17I.
66I.
18II.
67II.
19III.
68SENSIBLE AND OBVIOUS TRUTHS.
20IV.
69I.
21V.
70II.
22VI.
71III.
23VII.
72IV.
24VIII.
73V.
25IX.
74VI.
26CHAPTER III.
75OF THE SOUL.
27What God Is.
76I.
28I.
77II.
29II.
78III.
30CHAPTER IV.
79IV.
31What the word Religion signifies, and how and why such a great number have been introduced in the world.
80V.
32I.
81VI.
33II.
82VII.
34III.
83OF SPIRITS WHICH ARE CALLED DEMONS.
35IV.
84I.
36V.
85II.
37VI.
86III.
38VII.
87IV.
39VIII.
88V.
40CHAPTER V.
89VI.
41Of Moses.
90VII.
42I.
91APPENDICITIS.
43II.
92A DISEASE COMMON TO NEARLY ALL WORKS OF THIS CHARACTER, AND WHICH CONDITION IS PAST ALL SURGERY.
44CHAPTER VI.
93XXII.
45Of Numa Pompilius.
94Of Mahomet.
46CHAPTER VII.
95A LITERAL TRANSLATION: WIVES OF ESAU.
47Of Jesus Christ.
96CORNELL UNIVERSITY LIBRARY.
48CHAPTER VIII.
97TRANSLATIONS OF LATIN FOUND IN THE TEXT.
49Of the Policy of Jesus Christ.
98QUIXOTISM.