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“For many years I have regarded the Pentateuch simply as a record of a barbarous people, in which are found a great number of the ceremonies of savagery, many absurd and unjust laws, and thousands of ideas inconsistent with known and demonstrated facts. To me it seemed almost a crime to teach that this record was written by inspired men; that slavery, polygamy, wars of conquest and extermination were right, and that there was a time when men could win the approbation of infinite Intelligence, Justice, and Mercy, by violating maidens and by butchering babes.”

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Book:Some Mistakes of Moses
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Some Mistakes of Moses

This book delves into the life of Moses, a prominent figure in religious narratives, examining his mistakes and their impact on his legacy. The narrative likely intertwines historical and mythical elements, offering a contemporary perspective on a timeless story. more

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