The Bible Exposed

By Frederick May

Book Overview

The Bible Exposed by Erasmus is a critical examination of the Bible and its teachings. Written by the Dutch humanist Desiderius Erasmus in the 16th century, the book challenges the authority of the Church and its interpretation of the Bible. Erasmus argues that the true meaning of the Bible can only be understood through a careful study of the original texts in their historical and cultural context. He also questions the literal interpretation of scripture and calls for a more rational and humane approach to religion. The book was highly controversial at the time of its publication and was banned by the Catholic Church. It remains a classic work of religious criticism and a landmark in the history of biblical scholarship.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432675494
• ISBN13: 9781432675493
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"