Unbelief in the Eighteenth Century (Barnes & Noble Digital Library): As Contrasted with Its Earlier and Later History

This broad-ranging work by an eminent nineteenth-century theologian contrasts the skepticism of the Age of Reason with that of earlier centuries, as well as his own. Based on a series of lectures, topics include polytheism, deism, Pascal, Voltaire, Rousseau, John Stuart Mill, and many others—proving, among other points, that unbelief has passed from a defensive to an aggressive conviction.

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Unbelief in the Eighteenth Century (Barnes & Noble Digital Library): As Contrasted with Its Earlier and Later History

This broad-ranging work by an eminent nineteenth-century theologian contrasts the skepticism of the Age of Reason with that of earlier centuries, as well as his own. Based on a series of lectures, topics include polytheism, deism, Pascal, Voltaire, Rousseau, John Stuart Mill, and many others—proving, among other points, that unbelief has passed from a defensive to an aggressive conviction.

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Unbelief in the Eighteenth Century (Barnes & Noble Digital Library): As Contrasted with Its Earlier and Later History

Unbelief in the Eighteenth Century (Barnes & Noble Digital Library): As Contrasted with Its Earlier and Later History

by John Cairns
Unbelief in the Eighteenth Century (Barnes & Noble Digital Library): As Contrasted with Its Earlier and Later History

Unbelief in the Eighteenth Century (Barnes & Noble Digital Library): As Contrasted with Its Earlier and Later History

by John Cairns

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This broad-ranging work by an eminent nineteenth-century theologian contrasts the skepticism of the Age of Reason with that of earlier centuries, as well as his own. Based on a series of lectures, topics include polytheism, deism, Pascal, Voltaire, Rousseau, John Stuart Mill, and many others—proving, among other points, that unbelief has passed from a defensive to an aggressive conviction.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781411461215
Publisher: Union Square & Co.
Publication date: 10/11/2011
Series: Barnes & Noble Digital Library
Sold by: Hachette Digital, Inc.
Format: eBook
Pages: 222
File size: 372 KB

About the Author

John Cairns (1818-1892), a Scottish Presbyterian divine, was born the son of a shepherd, at Ayton Hill, Berkshire. Excelling as a student in classics, philosophy, and mathematics, he founded the Metaphysical Society at Edinburgh. His writings include Romanism and Rationalism (1863), Outlines of Apologetical Theology (1867), and The Doctrine of the Presbyterian Church (1876).

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