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Abstract Of The Testament Of John Meslier Or Sentiments Of The Curate Of Etrepigny And Of But

Abstract Of The Testament Of John Meslier Or Sentiments Of The Curate Of Etrepigny And Of But

Voltaire

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ISBN10: 1161588396
ISBN13: 9781161588392
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 64
Weight: 0.74
Height: 0.25 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
Abstract of the Testament of John Meslier or Sentiments of the Curate of Etrepigny is a book written by Voltaire, which provides a summary of the philosophical and religious views of John Meslier, a French Catholic priest who lived in the 17th and 18th centuries. Meslier's posthumously published Testament was a scathing critique of the Catholic Church and organized religion in general, arguing that they were based on falsehoods and served only to oppress and exploit the masses.In this book, Voltaire presents Meslier's ideas in a concise and accessible format, highlighting his arguments against the existence of God, the immortality of the soul, and the authority of the Bible. Meslier also criticized the social and political structures of his time, calling for a more egalitarian and democratic society.Voltaire's Abstract was influential in spreading Meslier's ideas and in promoting the Enlightenment values of reason, skepticism, and freedom of thought. It remains a significant work in the history of atheism and secularism, and a testament to the power of dissenting voices in challenging established beliefs and institutions.THIS 64 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Superstition in All Ages, by Voltaire . To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564597946.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.

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