An eye-opener

Front matter

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AN EYE-OPENER.

Preface

It is evident, from all past history, that error of opinion has been productive of more human misery than any other cause. A knowledge of the truth in relation to all disputed subjects is most likely to be obtained by free and untrammeled discussion, which will elicit facts. In an age like the present, when superstition and despotism are fa-st receding before the light of truth and liberty, we have thought that the publication of this work might contribute somewhat to the glorious result, and would be highly acceptable to a liberal community. We have examined the subject set forth in these pages, for many years, with candor and impartialit}^ We believe that we are paying that tribute which every member of society owes to his fellow-citizens, by thus endeavoring to acquaint them with the many reasons why the popular systems of religion are unworthy of belief, and in calling the attention of the people to the necessity of thinking and investigating for themselves every subject that is worth having an opinion about.

COMPILER.

Part First. Page

Introduction 7

History and the Bible 43

Biblical Contradictions 49

Pagan Mythology 62

Creation of the World 63

Miracles 75

Popery 80

A Doctor of Divinity Criticised 94

The Christian and the Heathen 99

Effects of Believing the Bible 103

Solomon's Songs 110