Remarks on the First Part of a Book, Entitled "the Age of Reason": Addressed to Thomas Paine, Its Author (Classic Reprint)

Drew, Samuel

ISBN 10: 1331859816 / ISBN 13: 9781331859819

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Remarks on the First Part of a Book, Entitled "the Age of Reason": Addressed to Thomas Paine, Its Author (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331859816
• ISBN 13: 9781331859819
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very Good
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Synopsis

This book challenges the rationality of atheism, particularly the arguments of Thomas Paine in The Age of Reason. The author contends that Paine's arguments against the Bible rely on mischaracterizing the text and misunderstanding the nature of Revelation. The author argues that reason and authority are not inherently incompatible and that it is reasonable to accept the Bible as a source of knowledge about God and morality. This book delves into the philosophical and historical context of the debate between theism and atheism, exploring the nature of evidence, the problem of evil, and the role of faith in human experience.