
THE BIBLE UNVEILED - By M. M. Mangasarian - 1911
An Extraordinary Book
A Word with the Reader—Protestant and Catholic
A Word with the Jews
PART I.
I. The Neglected Book
What Makes a Book Inspired?
The Sects and Their Bibles
Catholic and Protestant Bibles
Catholics Make Their Own Bible
This work sets out to examine the Bible with the same critical eye we apply to any other text, urging readers to speak plainly and demand honesty in matters of faith. Its author, once a believer, now adopts a skeptical stance, challenging the notion of divine infallibility and questioning why societies devote so much power and wealth to a collection of writings. By confronting the reverence that shields the Bible from ordinary scrutiny, the book invites free‑thinking citizens to weigh truth against tradition without fear of dogma.
The tone is direct yet respectful, addressing both Protestant and Catholic audiences while insisting that truth—however uncomfortable—must serve humanity. Rather than offering hidden meanings or mystical interpretations, the author aims to “lift the veil,” encouraging listeners to consider the Bible as literature subject to ordinary standards of evidence and reason. The early chapters lay out the argument, laying a foundation for a thoughtful, often provocative dialogue about belief, authority, and the role of sacred texts in modern life.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (432K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by Google Books
Release date
2014-04-24
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1859–1943
A former Presbyterian minister who became a prominent rationalist speaker, he spent decades challenging orthodox religion and writing for readers curious about faith, reason, and ethics. His books on Jesus, the Bible, and independent religion made him a well-known secular voice in early 20th-century America.
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