About The Holy Bible: A Lecture

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About The Holy Bible: A Lecture

by Robert Green Ingersoll

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ABOUT THE HOLY BIBLE - A Lecture

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By Robert G. Ingersoll

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1894.

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ABOUT THE HOLY BIBLE.

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I. THE ORIGIN OF THE BIBLE.

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II. IS THE OLD TESTAMENT INSPIRED?

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III. THE TEN COMMANDMENTS.

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THE STORY OF ACHAN.

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THE STORY OF ELISHA.

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THE STORY OF DANIEL.

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Description

In this engaging lecture, a 19th‑century orator scrutinizes the traditional claim that the Bible is divinely inspired. He traces the earliest narratives back to a wandering people led by Moses, highlighting how the stories served political control and how later generations attached their own laws and myths to the text. By pointing out anachronisms—such as towns, money, and agricultural details that post‑date the supposed authors—he lays a foundation for questioning the conventional attributions.

Delivered with clear, methodical reasoning, the speaker draws on linguistic, archaeological, and textual clues to show that many books were likely compiled long after the figures they name. He notes the absence of a single author, the presence of contradictions, and the evolving nature of the canon, inviting listeners to reconsider the Bible’s historical development. The talk offers a thought‑provoking perspective for anyone interested in the intersection of faith, history, and critical inquiry.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (70K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Widger

Release date

2011-10-10

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Robert Green Ingersoll

Robert Green Ingersoll

1833–1899

A thunderously popular 19th-century American speaker, he became famous for turning lectures on religion, politics, and freedom into major public events. Best known as "the Great Agnostic," he wrote with wit, moral conviction, and a deep belief in reason and human dignity.

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