Synopses & Reviews
The Skeptic's Annotated Bible highlights and sorts verses from the King James Bible into the following categories: Absurdity Injustice Cruelty and Violence Intolerance Good Stuff Contradictions Science and History Family Values Interpretation Misogyny Sex Prophecy Language Politics Homosexuality It points out the parts of the Bible that believers rarely talk about, such as God sending bears to tear apart 42 children for making fun of one of his prophets (2 Kings 2:23-25). These stories are usually swept under the rug by people who claim that the Bible is the inspired word of God. The Skeptic's Annotated Bible brings out all of the Bible for critical examination.
Synopsis
The complete King James version of the Bible, presented from a skeptic's point of view. Includes helpful notes in the margins, and highlights verses in categories like contradictions and misogyny. "Finally, Wells has published his famous online resource in book form. This volume belongs in every thinking person's library—and in every hotel room in America..." —Sam Harris, author of New York Times best-seller The End of Faith
Synopsis
"Finally, Wells has published his famous online resource in book form. This volume belongs in every thinking person's library--and in every hotel room in America..." Sam Harris, author of the New York Times bestsellers The End of Faith, Letter to a Christian Nation, The Moral Landscape, and Free Will.