M. M. Mangasarian

Is the Morality of Jesus Sound? (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

This book is based upon the famous lecture delivered before the Independent Religious Society, Chicago by Mangasarian.Born in Mashger (now within Turkey) in the Ottoman Empire, M. M. Mangasarian attended Robert College in Constantinople, and was ordained as minister in Marsovan in 1878. In about 1880 he enrolled at Princeton University. He was pastor at a Presbyterian church in Philadelphia from 1882 to 1885, when he resigned, becoming an independent preacher and a lecturer on "independent religion" in New York. In 1892 he became leader of the Ethical Culture Society of Chicago, a group established by Felix Adler. In 1900 he organized the Independent Religious Society of Chicago, a rationalist group, of which he remained pastor until 1925. He retired to Piedmont, California, where he lived for the rest of his life.During his life Mangasarian wrote a number of books. His most popular, including The Truth About Jesus — Is He a Myth? (1909) andThe Bible Unveiled (1911), deal with the evidence against the existence of an historical Jesus. He also wrote hundreds of essays and lectures on questions of the times. His books and essays were translated into French, German, Spanish, and other foreign languages. The general subject of his writing was religious criticism and the philosophy of religion.Mangasarian considered himself a Rationalist or a Secularist not an Atheist, since he considered atheism a non-verifiable belief system.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Force Majeure Press
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. März 2018
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788826002026
• Artikelnr.: 51324149

Autorenporträt

M. M. Mangasarian was an influential thinker and writer, whose contributions to religious and ethical discussions have been noteworthy. His notable work, 'Is the Morality of Jesus Sound?', challenges the foundations of Christian ethics by critically examining the moral tenets espoused by Jesus Christ. Born in the mid-19th century, Mangasarian had a distinctive background that shaped his perspectives. He became increasingly interested in theology and philosophy, which led him to delve deeply into critiquing religious narratives and proposing rationalist alternatives. Mangasarian's literary style is marked by rigorous analysis and a persuasive tone, often engaging with the intricacies of moral philosophy and theological discourse. While he may not be mainstream, his work garners attention for its bold questioning of traditional moral assumptions and its contribution to the broader conversation on religion and morality. Readers interested in the intersection of religion, ethics, and rational thought will find Mangasarian's writings to be thought-provoking and a potent catalyst for intellectual debate.