
THE CREATION STORY. - BIBLE ROMANCES.—1.
NOAH'S FLOOD. - BIBLE ROMANCES—2.
EVE AND THE APPLE. - BIBLE ROMANCES.-3.
THE BIBLE DEVIL. - BIBLE ROMANCES.—4.
THE TEN PLAGUES; - Or, HOW MOSES HARRIED EGYPT.
JONAH AND THE WHALE. - BIBLE ROMANCES.—6.
THE WANDERING JEWS. - BIBLE ROMANCES.-VII.
THE TOWER OF BABEL. - BIBLE ROMANCES.—VIII.
BALAAM'S ASS. - BIBLE ROMANCES.—IX.
GOD'S THIEVES IN CANAAN. - BIBLE ROMANCES.—X.
In this thought‑provoking work the author takes the opening chapters of Genesis apart, treating the ancient creation story not as poetry alone but as a claim that meets modern science head‑on. By tracing the familiar “let there be light” episode and the six‑day sequence, the narrative highlights glaring conflicts with astronomy, geology and evolutionary evidence, inviting listeners to question how literal readings stack up against what we now know about the earth’s deep past. The discussion also weaves in parallel myths from Hindu, Persian and Egyptian traditions, showing how the seven‑day framework was a widespread cultural motif rather than a unique divine timetable.
The author’s investigative tone blends scholarly references with clear explanations, guiding the audience through fossil records, ancient chronologies and archaeological discoveries that push humanity’s origins far beyond a few thousand years. Listeners are offered a balanced look at the tension between faith‑based narratives and empirical findings, encouraging curiosity without dismissing the poetic power of the ancient texts. This engaging exploration sets the stage for a deeper conversation about myth, history and the ever‑evolving quest for truth.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (267K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Widger
Release date
2009-10-06
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1850–1915
A forceful Victorian freethinker and journalist, he helped shape the secularist movement in Britain through fiery essays, lectures, and long-running editorial work. Best known for founding and editing The Freethinker, he wrote with energy, wit, and a sharp sense of debate.
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