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Ludicrous Aspects of Christianity: A Response to the Challenge of the Bishop of Manchester

1873

Austin Holyoake

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Ludicrous Aspects of Christianity: A Response to the Challenge of the Bishop of Manchester

Austin Holyoake

1873

Philosophy & Ethics, Religion/Spirituality

Published in 1873, 'Ludicrous Aspects of Christianity' by Austin Holyoake critically examines the Christian faith, particularly the representation of Jesus Christ. Written as a response to the Bishop of Manchester, Holyoake employs a satirical tone to highlight perceived contradictions and absurdities within the Gospels, questioning the miraculous claims and moral teachings attributed to Jesus. This work stands out for its rational approach to religious texts, advocating for a freethinking perspective on Christianity's core tenets.

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Austin Holyoake was a freethought printer and publisher. He was the younger brother of George Holyoake and the author a...

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1826-1874

Influential printer and freethinker who advanced 19th-century secularism alongside his brother.

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