The Bible of Bibles; Or, Twenty-Seven "Divine" Revelations
by OpenStories
Original author: Kersey Graves
"The Bible of Bibles; Or, Twenty-Seven 'Divine' Revelations" by Kersey Graves is a critical examination of various sacred texts, written in the late 19th century. This work delves into 27 different religious scriptures and scrutinizes them alongside the Christian Bible, aiming to highlight thousands of perceived errors in moral, historical, and scientific assertions within the Bible. The book boldly contends that the religious beliefs of the past—which it claims are deeply flawed—must adapt to fit the moral and intellectual advancements of contemporary society. At the start of this volume, the author outlines the pressing religious upheaval of the time and promotes the idea that humanity is on the verge of a significant reformation in thought and morality. Graves discusses how old institutions are faltering under the weight of enlightenment and urges readers to reconsider the absolute truths that religious texts, including the Bible, purport. He intends for his analysis to contribute to the burgeoning era of reason and science, revealing how rigid dogmas inhibit moral progression. This opening section sets the stage for a comprehensive critique that promises to challenge conventional religious beliefs and provoke thoughtful discussion.
The Bible of Bibles; Or, Twenty-Seven "Divine" Revelations, by Kersey Graves. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #43550.
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68 Chapters
- 1.Front Matter1,625 words
- 2.Chapter I: The Signs of the Times2,079 words
- 3.Chapter II: Apology and Explanation796 words
- 4.Chapter III: Why This Work Was Written,3,027 words
- 5.Chapter IV: The Beauties and Benefits of Bibles1,103 words
- 6.Chapter V: Twenty-Seven Bibles Described3,256 words
- 7.Chapter VI: The Egyptian Bible1,214 words
- 8.Chapter VII: The Persian Bibles1,372 words
- 9.Chapter VIII: Chinese Bibles1,420 words
- 10.Chapter IX: Bibles313 words
- 11.Chapter X: The Mahomedan Bible--The Koran1,568 words
- 12.Chapter XI: The Jewish Bible214 words
- 13.Chapter XII: The Christians' Bible973 words
- 14.Chapter XIII: General Analogies of Bibles882 words
- 15.Chapter XIV: The Infidels' Bible1,785 words
- 16.Chapter XV: Two Thousand Bible Errors. Old Testament Department5,458 words
- 17.Chapter XVI: Absurdities in the Ark and Flood Story2,302 words
- 18.Chapter XVII: The Ten Commandments, Moral Defects of1,394 words
- 19.Chapter XVIII: Foolish Bible Stories8,079 words
- 20.Chapter XIX: Bible Prophecies Not Fulfilled1,088 words
- 21.Chapter XX: Miracles, Erroneous Belief in1,341 words
- 22.Chapter XXI: Errors of the Bible in Facts and Figures2,105 words
- 23.Chapter XXII: Bible Contradictions-Two Hundred and Seventy-Seven8,723 words
- 24.Chapter XXIII: Obscene Language of the Bible--Two Hundred Cases1,702 words
- 25.Chapter XXIV: Circumcision a Heathen Custom572 words
- 26.Chapter XXV: Holy Mountains, Lands, Cities, and Rivers686 words
- 27.Chapter XXVI: Bible Characters1,438 words
- 28.Chapter XXVII: Character of God's "holy People," the Jews1,264 words
- 29.Chapter XXVIII: Character of Moses; Moral Defects of2,002 words
- 30.Chapter XXIX: Character of Abraham, Moral Defects of2,842 words
- 31.Chapter XXX: Character of David-His Numerous Crimes1,520 words
- 32.Chapter XXXI: Character of the Jewish Prophets3,842 words
- 33.Chapter XXXII: Progressive Ideas of Deity9,429 words
- 34.Chapter XXXIII: New-Testament Errors2,788 words
- 35.Chapter XXXIV: Primeval Innocency of Man Not True792 words
- 36.Chapter XXXV: Original Sin and Fall of Man965 words
- 37.Chapter XXXVI: The Moral Depravity of Man a Delusion1,173 words
- 38.Chapter XXXVII: Free Agency and Moral Accountability1,640 words
- 39.Chapter XXXVIII: Repentance,--The Doctrine Erroneous1,753 words
- 40.Chapter XXXIX: Forgiveness for Sin, an Immoral Doctrine928 words
- 41.Chapter XL: Can God Be Subject to Anger?1,087 words
- 42.Chapter XLI: Atonement for Sin, an Immoral Doctrine1,480 words
- 43.Chapter XLII: Special Providence, an Erroneous Doctrine1,566 words
- 44.Chapter XLIII: Faith and Belief, Bible Errors Respecting1,083 words
- 45.Chapter XLIV: A Personal God Impossible929 words
- 46.Chapter XLV: Evil, Natural and Moral, Explained2,046 words
- 47.Chapter XLVI: True Salvation, Ok the Rational View of Sin2,038 words
- 48.Chapter XLVII: The Bible Sanctions Every Species of Crime7,273 words
- 49.Chapter XLVIII: Immoral Influence of the Bible793 words
- 50.Chapter XLIX: The Bible at War with Eighteen Sciences3,164 words
- 51.Chapter L: The Bible as a Moral Necessity2,808 words
- 52.Chapter LI: Send No Moke Bibles to the Heathen1,512 words
- 53.Chapter LII: What Shall We Believe and Do to Be Saved?10,205 words
- 54.Chapter LIII: The Three Plans of Salvation7,652 words
- 55.Chapter LIV: The True Religion985 words
- 56.Chapter LV: "all Scripture Is Given by Inspiration of God."4,582 words
- 57.Chapter LVI: Infidels Under the Oriental Systems,3,758 words
- 58.Chapter LVII: Sects, Schisms, and Skeptics in Christian Countries2,340 words
- 59.Chapter LVIII: Modern Christianity One-Half Infidelity5,594 words
- 60.Chapter LIX: Character of the Christian's God1,079 words
- 61.Chapter LX: One Hundred and Fifty Errors of Jesus Christ2,383 words
- 62.Chapter LXI: Character and Erroneous Doctrines of the Apostles431 words
- 63.Chapter LXII: Character of Paul, and His Doctrines4,585 words
- 64.Chapter LXIII: Idolatrous Veneration for Bibles1,804 words
- 65.Chapter LXIV: Spiritual or Implied Sense of Bibles2,452 words
- 66.Chapter LXV: What Shall We Substitute for the Bible?560 words
- 67.Chapter LXVI: Religious Reconstruction; Or, the Moral Necessity for a1,099 words
- 68.Conclusion: Several Important Points1,170 words