Benjamin Franklin Underwood / John Marples
Librería Samer Atenea
Librería Aciertas (Toledo)
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Librería Kolima (Madrid)
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'The Underwood-Marples Debate' presents the transcript of a series of public debates held in July 1875 between B. F. Underwood, a prominent freethinker, and Rev. John Marples, a Christian minister. This fascinating historical document offers a window into the intellectual and religious landscape of the late 19th century, showcasing a clash of ideologies concerning science, religion, and morality. Underwood and Marples engage in rigorous discussions over four evenings, addressing fundamental questions about the existence of God, the authority of the Bible, and the relationship between scientific inquiry and religious belief. This volume preserves the arguments and counter-arguments, allowing modern readers to witness a pivotal moment in the ongoing dialogue between faith and reason. This debate provides valuable insight into the historical context of religious controversy and the evolving relationship between religion and science. It will appeal to those interested in the history of freethought, religious studies, and 19th-century intellectual history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
