
The Bible Unveiled
Including "The Truth About Jesus"By M. M. MangasarianLength14h 26m
About this audiobook
In "The Bible Unveiled," M. M. Mangasarian offers a critical examination of biblical texts, employing a rationalist perspective that challenges traditional interpretations. This thought-provoking work critiques the foundations of religious belief by dissecting the historical and social contexts that shaped the scriptures. Mangasarian's incisive prose and rigorous analysis position the work within the broader discourse of religious skepticism prevalent in the early 20th century, echoing the sentiments of contemporaneous thinkers questioning dogma and advocating for a more empirical understanding of spirituality. M. M. Mangasarian was an Armenian-American rationalist and a vocal proponent of free thought. His diverse background and personal experiences within a religious framework informed his philosophical journey, leading him to explore the intersection of faith, reason, and morality. The tensions between his upbringing and the burgeoning secular ideologies of his time enabled Mangasarian to craft an argument that resonates with those seeking to reconcile belief with rational inquiry. "The Bible Unveiled" is essential reading for anyone intrigued by religious critique or the search for truth beyond dogma. Mangasarian's eloquent and fearless exploration encourages readers to engage thoughtfully with sacred texts while navigating the complexities of faith in an increasingly rational world.
Audiobook details
GenreSpirituality and Religion
Length14 hrs 26 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 13, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction (pt. 1)
2Introduction (pt. 2)
3Introduction (pt. 3)
4A Word with the Reader—Protestant and Catholic
5A Word with the Jews
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6I. The Neglected Book
7What Makes a Book Inspired?
8The Sects and Their Bibles
9Catholic and Protestant Bibles
10Catholics Make Their Own Bible
11I. The Tercentenary of the English Bible
12Some Lay Defenders of the Bible—Bryan's Challenge
13Bryan's Defense of the Bible
14II. Roosevelt on the Bible
15III. "Let Them Produce It"
16What Is the Best Thing That Can Be Said in Favor of the Bible?
17IV. How to Test a Book
18Speak According to Knowledge
19I. The First Chapter of the Bible
20The First Verse of the Bible
21Theologians Discover That Six Days Means Six Periods
22The Great Tragedy
23II. Taboo and Totem.
24The Totem
25III. The Bible and Magic
26The Unbelievable in the Bible
27IV. The Strangest Story in the Bible
28I. God and His Book
29The Deity Demands Human Flesh
30II. The Portrait of God in the Bible
31A Bible Saint
32III. The Bible and Judaism
33IV. Bible and Talmud
34V. The Masterpiece of the Bible—Solomon's Temple
35Contradictions in the Bible
36Serious Discrepancies in the Story of Jesus
37One Writer Makes Jesus Affirm What Another Made Him Deny
38I. What Was The Bible Meant to Teach?
39II. The Bible and Religion
40III. Does the Bible Teach Morality?
41IV. Righteousness in the Bible
42V. The Ten Commandments
43VI. The Commandments Broken
44VII. Thou Shalt Despise Women
45VIII. The Sermon on the Mount
46IX. The Parables of Jesus
47I. A Better Bible
48Conclusion. The Book of God and the Book of Man