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Testament: Memoir Of The Thoughts And Sentiments Of Jean Meslier
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Know, Then, My Friends, That Everything That Is Recited And Practiced In The World For The Cult And Adoration Of Gods Is Nothing But Errors, Abuses, Illusions, And Impostures. All The Laws And Orders That Are Issued In The Name And Authority Of God Or The Gods Are Really Only Human Inventions.... And What I Say Here In General About The Vanity And Falsity Of The Religions Of The World, I Don'T Say Only About The Foreign And Pagan Religions, Which You Already Regard As False, But I Say It As Well About Your Christian Religion Because, As A Matter Of Fact, It Is No Less Vain Or Less False Than Any Other.These Are Not The Words Of Christopher Hitchens, Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, Or Any Other Outspoken Contemporary Atheist. In Fact, They Are The Words Of A Quiet, Modest Parish Priest Named Jean Meslier, Who Died In Early 18Thcentury France And Left Behind His Copious Testament As A Legacy For His Parishioners. This Obviously Controversial Work, Which Influenced Such Noted Thinkers As Baron D'Holbach And Voltaire, And Is Viewed By Some Historians As Anticipating Both The French Revolution And Karl Marx, Is Now Available In English For The First Time.In Impassioned Tones But With Analytical Precision, Meslier Presents A Methodical Deconstruction Of Christianity And The Governments That Support It, Along With A Thoughtful Defense Of The Fundamental Human Rights Of Liberty, Equality, And The Pursuit Of Happiness. He Reveals Himself Not Only As A Materialist And Unbeliever But Also As A Man Of Revolutionary Sentiments Who Firmly Opposes The Governments Of His Day, Which He Maintains Keep The Common People In Ignorance, Fear, And Poverty Through Religion. Moreover, He Urges His Former Parishioners To Wake Up And Inform Themselves About The Truth Of Their Governments And Religion.This Fascinating Document, Which Is An Early Forerunner Of Many Later Critiques Of Religion, Is Must Reading For Freethinkers, Skeptics, And Anyone Interested In The History Of Religion And Dissent.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Testament: Memoir of the Thoughts and Sentiments of Jean Meslier'? A: The main theme of the book centers around a critical examination of religion and government, where Meslier argues against the deceptions perpetrated by religious institutions and advocates for human rights such as liberty and equality.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Testament: Memoir of the Thoughts and Sentiments of Jean Meslier' is Jean Meslier, an 18th-century French parish priest.
- Q: What type of book is this? A: This book is categorized as a nonfiction work in the Self Help genre, focusing on philosophical and theological critique.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 593 pages.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition is the First Edition, published on September 22, 2009.
- Q: Is this book suitable for freethinkers? A: Yes, this book is highly suitable for freethinkers and skeptics, as it offers a profound critique of traditional religious beliefs and promotes critical thinking.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The used book is listed in Good Condition, indicating that it has been well-maintained but may show some signs of wear.
- Q: Does the book include any historical context? A: Yes, the book provides historical context regarding the influence of Meslier's ideas on notable thinkers like Voltaire and the implications for the French Revolution.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is bound in hardcover, which offers durability and a classic presentation.
- Q: When was 'Testament: Memoir of the Thoughts and Sentiments of Jean Meslier' published? A: The book was published on September 22, 2009.