A Few Words About the Devil, and Other Biographical Sketches and Essays

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Author Bradlaugh, Charles, 1833-1891
LoC No. 38034607
Title A Few Words About the Devil, and Other Biographical Sketches and Essays
Contents Autobiography of Charles Bradlaugh -- A few words about the Devil -- New life of David -- New life of Jacob -- New life of Abraham -- New life of Moses -- New life of Jonah -- Who was Jesus Christ? -- What did Jesus teach? -- The twelve apostles -- The atonement -- Were Adam and Eve our first parents? -- A plea for atheism -- Is there a God? -- Has man a soul? -- Labor's prayer -- Poverty: its effects on the people -- Why do men starve? -- The land question.
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Summary "A Few Words About the Devil, and Other Biographical Sketches and Essays" by Charles Bradlaugh is a collection of biographical sketches and essays written in the late 19th century. The work primarily features an autobiographical account of Bradlaugh's life, detailing his journey as a freethinker, activist, and public speaker, as well as his reflections on various topics, including religion, politics, and social justice. The opening portion of the book begins with Bradlaugh's personal narrative, where he recounts his early life, education, and formative experiences that shaped his beliefs. He details his divergent path from traditional education into political activism, highlighting significant experiences like his engagement with the Chartist movement and his struggle against religious orthodoxy. As he recounts his experiences from childhood to his involvement in the fight for free speech, he reveals how his encounters with societal repression fuelled his commitment to advocating for rational thought and civil liberties, setting the stage for his later endeavors in life. The opening serves as a foundation for Bradlaugh’s arguments against dogmatism and oppression, reflecting the broader themes of personal autonomy and social progress that permeate the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
Subject Free thought
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EBook-No. 36269
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 28, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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