Thomas Paine's Revolt Against The Bible

Thomas Paine's Revolt Against The Bible is a book written by Joseph McCabe that explores the life and ideas of Thomas Paine, a political activist and writer who played a significant role in the American and French Revolutions. The book focuses on Paine's critical views of religion, particularly his rejection of the Bible as a source of authority and his advocacy for reason and science as the basis for morality and social progress.The book begins by providing a brief biography of Paine, tracing his early life in England, his involvement in the American Revolution, and his later years in France. McCabe then delves into Paine's writings, examining his critiques of Christianity and his defense of deism, a belief in a distant, non-intervening God. McCabe also explores Paine's views on politics, economics, and social justice, highlighting his commitment to democracy, human rights, and the abolition of slavery.Throughout the book, McCabe provides historical context for Paine's ideas, drawing on primary sources and secondary literature to situate Paine within the intellectual and political currents of his time. He also engages with Paine's critics, addressing common objections to his views and defending his legacy as a champion of reason and liberty.Overall, Thomas Paine's Revolt Against The Bible offers a comprehensive and engaging introduction to the life and ideas of one of the most influential thinkers of the Enlightenment era. It will appeal to anyone interested in the history of ideas, the relationship between religion and politics, or the intellectual roots of modern democracy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.