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Exploring the tension between human progress and historical suffering, this book presents a bold critique of Christianity's role in civilization, resonating with Victorian readers. William Winwood Reade's work encompasses a sweeping history of humanity through a Darwinian lens, challenging traditional beliefs while celebrating human advancement. His semi-autobiographical tale, "The Outcast," reveals a man's crisis of faith within a religious society, while "The Veil of Isis" delves into the complexities of British religious history and the Druids. Reade's provocative ideas garnered both controversy and admiration from notable figures.
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The Martyrdom of Man, The Outcast, and The Veil Of Isis; or, Mysteries of the Druids, William Winwood Reade
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- Released
- 2015
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- Title
- The Martyrdom of Man, The Outcast, and The Veil Of Isis; or, Mysteries of the Druids
- Language
- English
- Authors
- William Winwood Reade
- Publisher
- Benediction Classics
- Released
- 2015
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 418
- ISBN13
- 9781781395189
- Category
- Esotericism and Religion
- Description
- Exploring the tension between human progress and historical suffering, this book presents a bold critique of Christianity's role in civilization, resonating with Victorian readers. William Winwood Reade's work encompasses a sweeping history of humanity through a Darwinian lens, challenging traditional beliefs while celebrating human advancement. His semi-autobiographical tale, "The Outcast," reveals a man's crisis of faith within a religious society, while "The Veil of Isis" delves into the complexities of British religious history and the Druids. Reade's provocative ideas garnered both controversy and admiration from notable figures.