Is The Bible Worth Reading, and Other Essays by L. K. Washburn

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Author Washburn, L. K. (Lemuel Kelley), 1846-1927
Title Is The Bible Worth Reading, and Other Essays
Note Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Summary "Is The Bible Worth Reading, and Other Essays" by Lemuel K. Washburn is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The book critically examines the value of the Bible and its relevance in modern society, offering a sharply skeptical view on its teachings and promoting freethinking over religious dogma. This thought-provoking work aims to challenge traditional religious beliefs and encourages readers to seek truth through reason and observation rather than scripture. The opening portion of the collection begins with a direct question: Is the Bible worth reading? Washburn asserts that for those outside the pulpit, the Bible holds little practical knowledge or literary merit, emphasizing its inadequacy as a resource for science, politics, or personal development. Instead of nurturing wisdom, he argues that it spreads falsehoods and negative ideas, suggesting it would be better for humanity if its teachings were withheld from young minds until a more mature understanding could be developed. He further uses examples to highlight the superiority of contemporary literature and knowledge over what is found in the Biblical texts, framing the Bible as a relic from a less enlightened time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
Subject Free thought
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EBook-No. 35539
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 16, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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