Treatise on the Gods (Maryland Paperback Bookshelf)
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In Treatise On The Gods, Mencken takes on the history of religion from pre-history to the practice of Christianity in his own day. First published in 1930 (and revised in 1946), this book generated more controversy than any of his other books, but surprised some of Mencken's most bitter critics with its genuine scholarship, sober tone, and admirably clear exposition. His aim in writing Treatise On The Gods was to consider religion in general (and Christianity in particular) realistically and dispassionately. Mencken (an agnostic) uncovers an open and often unapologetic hypocrisy among adherents, and finds that in the end, none of the world's religions withstand his scientific scrutiny. Long out of print, Treatise On The Gods will be enthusiastically welcomed by a whole new generation of freethinkers and skeptics.
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"Treatise on the Gods is most excellent Mencken." -- Books
"Scholarly, moderate in tone, and luminously expounded, this book, which has already been bitterly attacked, is an amazingly thought-provoking piece of work." -- Current History
"Among the best of his books... a work of genuine scholarship, admirably organized and for the most part surprisingly sober in tone." -- The Nation
Treatise on the Gods (Maryland Paperback Bookshelf)
Treatise on the Gods (Maryland Paperback Bookshelf),H. L. Mencken,The Johns Hopkins University Press,080185654X,American - General,Christianity,Controversial literature,General,Journalism,Mencken, H. L. (Henry Louis), 1880-1956,Religion,Religion - Church History,English,Medical / General,Religion: general,Spirituality,USA
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