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by Thomas Paine (Author)

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The Age of Reason; Being an Investigation of True and Fabulous Theology is a famous pamphlet written by political activist Thomas Paine around the turn of the 18th century. It was a best seller, and helped further popular Deism. A table of contents is included.

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Print Length: 188 pages
Publisher: Waxkeep Publishing (May 4, 2013)
Publication Date: May 4, 2013
Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
Language: English
ASIN: B00CO8ZOCU
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186 of 194 people found the following review helpful

A defense of deism and a polemic against theism

By D. Cloyce Smith on May 15, 2004

Format: Paperback

Thomas Paine, like others among our nation's founders (Ethan Allen, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Joel Barlow), considered himself a deist, a term that encompasses a wide range of beliefs but is principally based on "religious rationalism": that, initially created by a benevolent God, the universe operates on rational rather than supernatural principles. Paine (and Allen), however, departed from the cautiously nuanced approach to religious issues adopted by his peers and vociferously rejected Judeo-Christian tenets and scriptures. In "The Age of Reason," Paine outlines his objections to theism and his belief in deism, and he dissects the inconsistencies in both the Old and New Testaments.
Paine published the book in two parts: the first he hurriedly finished in January 1794 when he realized he would be arrested during the French Revolution (passages were in fact written from the Luxembourg Palace in Paris, where he was imprisoned). The second part was written the following year, and he responds to the critics of the first part with a no-holds-barred attack on the veracity of the Bible.
Paine presents his basic belief that "it is only in the creation that all our ideas and conceptions of a word of God can unite," and later in the book he says that "the creation is the bible of the deist." To Paine, the Bible is the word of man, not the Word of God, and he confronts many of the literalist beliefs proffered by the clergy and worshippers in his day. Many of his arguments, once shocking and blasphemous, are now taken for granted.Read more ›

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110 of 117 people found the following review helpful

Age of Reason is still sparking debate

By Sara on December 27, 2000

Format: Paperback

It is evident to me that the staying power of Paine's Age of Reason is strong-- I need only look through the mixed opinions here at Amazon to see how dramatically it impacts those who read it. For me, it was a great wake-up call. I read Age of Reason at the beginning of this year and didn't know much about what to expect. From the first few pages I knew that I had found a book that reflects how I feel about religion. Paine offers a sensible alternative to atheism and the vast supply of revealed religions that abound in the world. To be logical, Paine points out, you need not give up a belief in a Higher Power. But you also don't have to sell your soul to charlatans and holy books written hundreds of years ago by men, not gods.
The first half of Age of Reason outlines Paine's own beliefs as well as those he rejects. He gives reasons for every point he agrees or disagrees with and it is clear to the reader how Paine feels. Paine wants to spell out what his thoughts are so that he won't be misjudged by his peers. (Jefferson went through a similar ordeal-- because of his connections with France, he was labeled "a French infidel and atheist" neither of which was a true statement. See _The Religious Life of Thomas Jefferson_ for more info.)
In the second half, Paine sets out to show the Biblical discrepancies to those who wanted to prove his ideas false by using the Bible as their "evidence". In a relatively small number of pages, Paine debunks and demystifies (in my opinion) a fair amount of 'Christian' theology and scripture. If one man can do it so well in only a few pages, what does that say for revealed religion? That question is for each of us to answer individually and Age of Reason is required reading for anyone who is serious in doing just that.

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74 of 79 people found the following review helpful

The Most Remarkable Book Ever Written

By Bradley P. Rich on August 14, 2000

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If the title above seems like hyperbole, I am prepared to defend it: Thomas Paine was one of the most important figures of the American revolution, his pamphlet "Common Sense" did more to bring the colonies to revolt than any other document. After the revolution he went to France believing the French revolution to be the next step in the development of the freedom of mankind. While there he was condemned to death by Robespierre and detained pending execution. Believing that his death was imminent, Paine wrote Part One of Age of Reason, which is a compelling critique of the Bible and the faults of Christianity. His analysis is thorough, detailed and compelling, which is particularly impressive since he did it entirely without access to a Bible! This topic will offend many (which explains Paine's current demise from the pantheon of revolutionary heroes) but it should be read both for its analysis of the Bible and for appreciation of one of America's founding fathers.

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Are you afraid to think?

By Timothy M. Ruppert on April 5, 1999

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Thomas Paine believed in a creator. He saw all around him the evidence of a creator. Within himself, he felt the inspiration of a creator. But he was repulsed by what he read in the Bible. I am in full agreement with Mr. Paine that the god depicted in the Bible and the man-made systems of religion which claim divine inspiration for authority are an insult to the creator. This book, whether one would agree with its conclusions or not, at least will inspire the reader to think about the books and teachings to which men tell us to bow. Paine analyzes the logic of revealed religions with the critical thinking he was given and encourages us to do the same. And why shouldn't we? The fact is, most people I have met have thought more about what kind of car to buy than about their religion. They have taken the religion of their parents as mindlessly as they put on socks. And most organized religions don't push the issue as long as the tax-free money keeps coming in. Thomas Paine states clearly and unflinchingly the arguments against revealed religions. And Paine's writing stands the test of time without the need of apologetics.

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Worth every penny!

Probably the most logical, matter of fact book I have ever read. Amazing how much effort T.Paine must have put into walking through the Bible to refute it with such well thought... Read more

Published 32 minutes ago by Roger A. Hackney

Thomas Paine's text is beautifully written and reads like a modern...

Thomas Paine's text is beautifully written and reads like a modern book if you can 'digest' the occasional archaic word usage.

Published 3 days ago by Robert S. Goldsmith

Five Stars

Excellent and well written.

Published 18 days ago by T P Dryja

Must have

A must serving of meat for the Atheist.

Published 19 days ago by Sissy76

Age of Reason is a great book. However

Age of Reason is a great book. However, this particular copy is full of typos. For a better representation of Thomas Paine's work, I would choose another publisher. Read more

Published 25 days ago by Brittany Wuerzberger

Five Stars

should be required reading for everyone

Published 26 days ago by Justsomealias

irreverent but amusing fellow

Even if you don't like/agree with his conclusions or the methods by which he arrives by them, he does make some good points about the way the Christian God and religion is... Read more

Published 28 days ago by komplex

A must read for all religions and non-religious folk!

Best book ever written about religion. The vernacular is pleasant. This, from a believer in God (Deist), which gives it that much more validity. T. Read more

Published 1 month ago by BeanBowler

A thought-provoking book

I enjoyed the vigor of Thomas Paine's thinking as displayed in this book. It's an interesting chunk of history, and an illuminating book. Read more

Published 1 month ago by Rod H.

Five Stars

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