Books by Paul Henri Thiry Holbach

Contents:Of the necessity of an inquiry respecting religionSketch of the history of the JewsSketch of the history of the Christian religionOf the Christian mythologyOf revelationOf the proofs of the Christian religion, miracles, prophecies and martyrsOf the mysteries of the Christian religionMysteries and dogmas of ChristianityOf the rites and mysterious ceremonies or theurgy of the ChristiansOf the inspired writings of the ChristiansOf Christian moralityOf the Christian virtuesOf the practice and duties of the Christian religionOf the political effects of the Christian religionOf the Christian church or priesthoodConclusion Baron D'Holbach was an 18th century French philosopher whose Systme de la Nature (The System of Nature) made the first blunt denial of any divine purpose or master plan in nature. "All religions are ancient monuments to superstitions, ignorance, ferocity; and modern religions are only ancient follies rejuvenated." This is a reprint of the 1819 edition.