
audiobook
by M. M. (Mangasar Mugurditch) Mangasarian
A mysterious voice awakens after two and a half millennia, rising from an ancient Athenian grave to find itself in a bustling modern city on a festive Sunday. The bewildered traveler watches crowds heading to a church, hears the toll of bells, and is greeted by a kindly priest who offers to explain the strange customs surrounding this new world.
Their conversation quickly turns into a probing dialogue about the nature of divinity. The priest challenges the traveler’s reverence for the classical gods, labeling them “idols” and insisting that true worship requires proof of existence. In turn, the ancient narrator clings to the beauty and inspiration of his pantheon, prompting a timeless debate over faith, evidence, and the very foundations of religion. Listeners are invited to follow this thoughtful exchange as it raises the age‑old question: what if the stories that shape our beliefs are more myth than history?
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (321K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-07-01
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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