Kersey Graves

The World's Sixteen Crucified Saviors

Or Christianity Before Christ (1875)

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Produktbeschreibung

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 442
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. Januar 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 24mm
• Gewicht: 636g
• ISBN-13: 9781120938473
• ISBN-10: 1120938473
• Artikelnr.: 60452231

Autorenporträt

Kersey Graves (1813-1883) was an influential figure in the late 19th-century American freethought movement. He was a skeptic, atheist, rationalist, and reformist writer who gained popularity for his critical views on religion. Born in Pennsylvania, Graves was raised in a Quaker family and initially followed their observance. He received an education and worked as a teacher for over two decades. Graves became involved in radical freethinking circles within Quakerism and was disowned by his Quaker meeting due to his neglect of attendance and the establishment of a rival group. He advocated for abolitionism, language reform, and was associated with utopian communities that explored mesmerism and spiritualism. Graves married Lydia Michiner, and they had five children. His Quaker background influenced his rejection of clergy, creeds, and liturgy, emphasizing the importance of individual spiritual experiences. Graves passed away at his home near Richmond, Indiana.