The Talmagian Catechism

By Robert G. Ingersoll

Book Overview

The Talmagian Catechism is a book written by Robert G. Ingersoll, an American lawyer and orator, in which he critiques the teachings of T. De Witt Talmage, a prominent Presbyterian preacher of the late 19th century. The book is a collection of essays and speeches that Ingersoll delivered during his lectures on religion and skepticism, in which he challenges the dogmas and beliefs of Talmage's theology. Ingersoll's arguments cover a wide range of topics, including the existence of God, the authority of the Bible, the nature of sin and redemption, and the role of religion in society. The book is a powerful critique of traditional Christian beliefs and a call for rationalism and free thought in matters of religion. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of religious thought in America and the development of skepticism as a philosophical movement.THIS 90 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll: Discussions V5, by Robert G. Ingersoll. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766172740.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: 1425462669
• ISBN13: 9781425462666
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 92 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.3" x 11.0"