Christianity Unveiled: An Examination of the Principles and Effects of the Christian Religion - Paperback

by Paul Henri Thiry Holbach (Author)

Contents: Of the necessity of an inquiry respecting religion Sketch of the history of the Jews Sketch of the history of the Christian religion Of the Christian mythology Of revelation Of the proofs of the Christian religion, miracles, prophecies and martyrs Of the mysteries of the Christian religion Mysteries and dogmas of Christianity Of the rites and mysterious ceremonies or theurgy of the Christians Of the inspired writings of the Christians Of Christian morality Of the Christian virtues Of the practice and duties of the Christian religion Of the political effects of the Christian religion Of the Christian church or priesthood Conclusion Baron D'Holbach was an 18th century French philosopher whose Systme de la Nature (The System of Nature) made the first blunt denial of any divine purpose or master plan in nature. "All religions are ancient monuments to superstitions, ignorance, ferocity; and modern religions are only ancient follies rejuvenated." This is a reprint of the 1819 edition.