Bible Romances, First Series by G. W. Foote
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| Author | Foote, G. W. (George William), 1850-1915 |
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| Title | Bible Romances, First Series |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "Bible Romances, First Series" by G. W. Foote is a critical examination of biblical narratives, particularly focusing on the stories found in the Book of Genesis. Written during the late 19th century, this work explores various biblical tales, challenging the literal interpretations commonly held by religious adherents. The author aims to dissect these narratives through a lens of scientific rationalism and skepticism, revealing inconsistencies and absurdities in traditional biblical accounts, such as the Creation story and Noah's Flood. The opening of the work delves into the Creation story, where Foote argues against the plausibility of the narrative as a historical and scientific account. He critiques the timeline proposed in the Bible that suggests the earth and humanity were created within six days, contrasting it with geological and biological evidence that points to a much older earth. Foote questions the validity of the biblical text, dissecting its anthropomorphisms and contradictions, and compares it to other ancient myths. His analytical yet sarcastic tone sets the stage for an exploration that promises to challenge traditional beliefs about the stories that form the foundation of Judeo-Christian doctrine. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism |
| Subject | Free thought |
| Subject | Bible |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 30209 |
| Release Date | Oct 6, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 28, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 83 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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