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 beliefs of Thomas Paine, a political activist and writer who played a significant role in the American and French Revolutions. The book focuses specifically on Paine's views on religion and his rejection of the Bible as a source of moral authority. McCabe delves into Paine's background, discussing his early life in England and his eventual move to America, where he became involved in the fight for independence from Great Britain. Paine's writings, including his influential pamphlet Common Sense, are analyzed in detail, with particular attention paid to his criticisms of organized religion and his advocacy for reason and rationality. The book also explores the controversies that surrounded Paine's ideas, including his condemnation by religious leaders and his eventual exile from England. McCabe argues that Paine's ideas were ahead of their time and that his legacy continues to influence political and intellectual discourse today. Overall, Thomas Paine's Revolt Against The Bible is a thought-provoking and informative book that sheds light on an important figure in American history and his ideas about religion, morality, and politics.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.