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Perfidious Proverbs and Other Poems

- A Satirical Look At The Bible
Af: Philip Appleman Engelsk Paperback

Perfidious Proverbs and Other Poems

- A Satirical Look At The Bible
Af: Philip Appleman Engelsk Paperback
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This collection of satirical poems homes in on the inconsistencies and downright perversities of what passes in our culture as "Holy Writ." Turning to satire, with its long and distinguished record of exposing folly and bringing enlightenment through humor, the author leaves no doubt that primitive religion posing as eternal truth is just the sort of folly that satire is meant to correct.He lets his poetic imagination roam widely, as he takes on the roles of Eve, Noah, Sarah, Jonah, David, Mary, Jesus, Judas, and even the biblical Jehovah Himself, ("I never apologize, never explain."). We also hear from priests, televangelists, and faith healers, as well as some sensible contemporaries, commenting on what it means to live a life of reason. At the conclusion to the introduction, the author says: "Intelligent and well-meaning people have argued for centuries against the fatal attraction of foolishness, but their efforts have been largely unproductive, partly because many people seem impervious to rational discussion. So perhaps satire is our most effective way of lighting candles in the darkness and communicating effectively to those who are immune to reason. That is, at any rate, the hope, and the rationale, of this book."In this age of suicide bombers and resurgent fundamentalism, we need these lighted candles like never before.
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This collection of satirical poems homes in on the inconsistencies and downright perversities of what passes in our culture as "Holy Writ." Turning to satire, with its long and distinguished record of exposing folly and bringing enlightenment through humor, the author leaves no doubt that primitive religion posing as eternal truth is just the sort of folly that satire is meant to correct.He lets his poetic imagination roam widely, as he takes on the roles of Eve, Noah, Sarah, Jonah, David, Mary, Jesus, Judas, and even the biblical Jehovah Himself, ("I never apologize, never explain."). We also hear from priests, televangelists, and faith healers, as well as some sensible contemporaries, commenting on what it means to live a life of reason. At the conclusion to the introduction, the author says: "Intelligent and well-meaning people have argued for centuries against the fatal attraction of foolishness, but their efforts have been largely unproductive, partly because many people seem impervious to rational discussion. So perhaps satire is our most effective way of lighting candles in the darkness and communicating effectively to those who are immune to reason. That is, at any rate, the hope, and the rationale, of this book."In this age of suicide bombers and resurgent fundamentalism, we need these lighted candles like never before.
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Sprog: Engelsk
Sider: 142
ISBN-13: 9781616143855
Indbinding: Paperback
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ISBN-10: 1616143851
Kategori: Humanistisk filosofi
Udg. Dato: 26 jul 2011
Længde: 8mm
Bredde: 230mm
Højde: 155mm
Forlag: Prometheus Books
Oplagsdato: 26 jul 2011
Forfatter(e): Philip Appleman
Forfatter(e) Philip Appleman

Kategori Humanistisk filosofi

ISBN-13 9781616143855

Sprog Engelsk

Indbinding Paperback

Sider 142

Udgave

Længde 8mm

Bredde 230mm

Højde 155mm

Udg. Dato 26 jul 2011

Oplagsdato 26 jul 2011

Forlag Prometheus Books