Project Gutenberg 2012-03-25 Public domain in the USA. 131 Westbrook, Richard B. (Richard Brodhead) Westbrook, Richard Brodhead The Eliminator; or, Skeleton Keys to Sacerdotal Secrets Reading ease score: 53.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. The whole truth -- Sacerdotalism impeached -- The fabulous claims of Judaism -- Moses and the Pentateuch -- Ancient symbolism and modern literalism -- Astral keys to Bible stories -- The fable of the fall -- Search for the "last Adam" -- What is known of the New Testament -- The drama of the Gospels -- The ideal Christ -- Jesus and other Christs -- A reverent critique on Jesus -- A few fragments -- Blood-salvation -- Things that remain. David Widger "The Eliminator; or, Skeleton Keys to Sacerdotal Secrets" by Richard B. Westbrook is a theological critique written in the late 19th century. This work delves into critical examinations of core doctrines of Christianity, addressing theological dogmas, priesthood authority, and historical narratives of Judaism. Westbrook's intentions appear to challenge long-standing beliefs, particularly the historicity of Jesus and the integrity of religious narratives that have been commonly accepted within Christian traditions. The opening of the book presents a forceful preface that outlines Westbrook's rationale for confronting established theological beliefs, emphasizing skepticism towards traditional views of Jesus as a historical figure. He critiques the clerical authority and the tendency of religious leaders to suppress the truth in favor of protecting their interests. Westbrook passionately asserts that misconceptions and dogmas have led many individuals astray, contending that a significant number of clergy do not genuinely believe in the doctrines they preach. His call for transparency and a push for truth marks the beginning of a broader inquiry into how religions, specifically Christianity and Judaism, have shaped moral understanding and societal constructs, promising an exploration that is both provocative and enlightening for readers interested in religious history and philosophy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Free thought BL Text Browsing: Philosophy & Ethics Browsing: Psychiatry/Psychology Browsing: Religion/Spirituality/Paranormal 787813 787775 2024-12-16T14:06:08.293617 2023-09-17T07:51:04.703030 text/html text/html 784673 2021-12-21T12:08:18 text/html 788416 2024-12-16T14:06:21.830515 application/epub+zip 788108 2024-12-16T14:06:12.900535 application/epub+zip 357888 2024-12-16T14:06:11.150562 application/epub+zip 1109121 2024-12-16T14:06:28.571516 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1069409 2024-12-16T14:06:20.474523 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 613959 2022-09-18T04:49:01.238963 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 700552 700557 2024-12-16T14:06:07.095627 2023-09-17T07:51:03.592022 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 700512 2021-12-21T12:08:31 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19813 2024-12-16T14:06:28.730466 application/rdf+xml 23030 2024-12-16T14:06:11.793530 image/jpeg 4780 2024-12-16T14:06:11.471564 image/jpeg 265525 2021-12-21T12:09:04 application/octet-stream application/zip 638187 2021-12-21T12:09:23 application/octet-stream application/zip 742049 2024-12-16T14:06:08.371556 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog