Modern Skepticism: A Journey Through the Land of Doubt and Back Again A Life Story

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Modern Skepticism: A Journey Through the Land of Doubt and Back Again A Life Story

by Joseph Barker

EN·~17 hours·26 chapters

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26 total
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E-text prepared by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Lisa Reigel,

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MODERN SKEPTICISM: - A - JOURNEY THROUGH THE LAND OF DOUBT - AND BACK AGAIN.

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A LIFE STORY - BY - JOSEPH BARKER.

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PREFACE.

22:30
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MODERN SKEPTICISM. - CHAPTER I. - INTRODUCTION.

3:29
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CHAPTER II. - CAUSES OF UNBELIEF.

17:39
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CHAPTER III. - ANOTHER CAUSE OF UNBELIEF—BAD FEELING. THE AUTHOR'S CASE.

8:56
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CHAPTER IV. - ORIGIN OF THE UNHAPPY FEELING—CHARACTERISTICS OF THE AUTHOR'S MIND—RATIONALIZING TENDENCY.

32:05
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CHAPTER V. - CHANGES IN THE AUTHOR'S VIEWS.

25:11
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CHAPTER VI. - JOHN WESLEY AND HIS VIEWS ON CERTAIN POINTS.

24:59

Description

A thoughtful memoir unfolds as its author recounts a life spent wrestling with doubt and faith. He traces his own journey from youthful questioning to a firm commitment to the core teachings of Christianity, seeking to separate genuine doctrine from the many theological fictions that have clouded its message. With candor, he explains why he feels compelled to defend the biblical narrative against the rising tide of skepticism that he perceives in his era.

The book proceeds as a clear‑spoken apologetic, drawing directly from Scripture rather than the elaborate theories of contemporary theologians. Interwoven with personal anecdotes, a vivid dream sequence illustrates how inner experience can echo deeper spiritual truths. Throughout, the narrator strives for honesty and humility, inviting readers to consider the simplicity and enduring relevance of the gospel without the distractions of doctrinal excess. This reflective work offers both a personal portrait and a gentle invitation to explore faith through a skeptical lens.

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Full title

Modern Skepticism: A Journey Through the Land of Doubt and Back Again A Life Story A Life Story

Language

en

Duration

~17 hours (981K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2006-06-24

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

JB

Joseph Barker

1806–1875

A restless and fiercely independent Victorian voice, this English preacher and writer moved through Methodism, freethought, politics, and reform with unusual energy. His life and work left behind sermons, pamphlets, journalism, and controversy in equal measure.

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