The Book of God : In the Light of the Higher Criticism / With Special Reference to Dean Farrar's New Apology

Name: The Book of God : In the Light of the Higher Criticism / With Special Reference to Dean Farrar's New Apology
Author: G. W. Foote

By G. W. Foote

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The author subjects the Bible to higher-critical scrutiny, surveying its canon, relations with science and evolution, accounts of miracles and witchcraft, moral precepts, social and political implications, claims of inspiration, and the testimony attributed to Jesus, while critiquing reconciliatory readings offered by defenders. He contends that selective emphasis produces contradictory doctrines, that literal and symbolic interpretations are often ad hoc responses to textual difficulties, and that certain passages have been used to justify social harms. The work treats the Scriptures as an oriental compilation shaped by historical context and questions assertions of its unquestioned supremacy.

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G. W. Foote

George William Foote was a prominent English freethinker, writer, and activist known for his critical examination of religion and advocacy for secularism. His works often blend humor with serious commentary, as seen in titles like "Arrows of Freethought" and "Comic Bible Sketches, Reprinted from 'The Freethinker.'" Foote's writings reflect his commitment to challenging traditional beliefs and promoting rational thought, making significant contributions to the discourse on religion and morality in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was also known for his autobiographical work, "Reminiscences of Charles Bradlaugh," which highlights his association with notable figures in the freethought movement.