Atheos; or, the Tragedies of Unbelief

Unknown/Sheldon and Company

Published by Sheldon and Company, New York, 1862

About this Item

First Edition and Printing. Presentation Copy. INSCRIBED and SIGNED in pencil by the author on the title page: "Augustus H. Hemphill Esq with the authors regards By Rev Washington Frothingham of Johnstown N.Y." The Preface: "It has never been denied, even by its inspired defenders, that Christianity, (viewed, at least, in some of its doctrines,) is attended with certain difficulties. But it will be found , upon careful examination, that these arise, not from any defect in the system, but from the impossiblility of the finite to comprehend the Infinite. They chiefly involve such questions as the decrees of God-the Divine government, and the origin of sin, and other points equally beyond the grasp of the human intellect; and hence affect no essentials. Notwithstanding this, they are urged with such vehemence by infidel assailants. that one might at first suppose their own schemes to be free from all defect. In a controversy which has lasted for ages, originality can neither be claimed nor expected; hence the following delineations are only offered as a new feature in the evidence, so long accumulating, from the insuperable difficulties of Infidelity. The author's purpose is simply to illustrate, by a few striking examples, the well-established truth, that notwithstanding the pretension of infidel philosophy, its adoption and practice can lead only to individual and national ruin." Green buckram binding with gold gilt lettering on the spine. 331 pages. Scuffing/moderate damage to top and bottom of spine binding, elsewise a very good, tight copy! *NOTE: Additional shipping may be required for out-of-U.S. shipment in conjunction with destination. LH5.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Atheos; or, the Tragedies of Unbelief
• Publisher: Sheldon and Company, New York
• Publication Date: 1862
• Binding: Buckram
• Edition: First Edition
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)