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The Born Again Skeptic's Guide To The Bible Paperback – February 15, 1999

by Ruth Hurmence Green (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 61 ratings
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The Bible examined from a freethought perspective. Combined with autobiographical "The Book of Ruth."
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  1. Print length
    440 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Freedom from Religion Fndtn
  4. Publication date
    February 15, 1999
  5. Dimensions
    5.75 x 1 x 8.75 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1877733016
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1877733017
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Freedom from Religion Fndtn; Fourth Edition (February 15, 1999)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 440 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1877733016
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1877733017
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.55 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.75 x 1 x 8.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 61 ratings

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Fred Shoppin
5.0 out of 5 stars Humorous, skeptical look at the Bible
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2012
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I have read numerous books on Biblical history and meaning, and this book is both funny and accurately points out the numerous contradictions in Biblical text. The book will offend Biblical literalists. However, the vast majority of people do not believe in Biblical inerrancy; most believers in fact take a figurative approach. I think it was Ira Gershwin in Porgy and Bess who penned the lines "I take the Gospel, whenever possple, but with a grain of salt." Most understand that some stories might be allegorical, for example, or that well intentioned people were not good historians or scribes of oral tradition. Skeptics will find the book delightful. If you want your scholarship with some humor, read this. I also highly recommend Mencken's "Treatise on the Gods." Mencken's acid pen is unmatched, but some of the humor is high brow.
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Bruce Gregory
5.0 out of 5 stars Taking the Bible as God's Own Truth
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2006
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Other reviewers have done an excellent job of describing Ruth Green's book. I just want to highlight what I find superb about the book. The book is not about the merits of what Christians might or might not believe. The book is about what the Bible actually says. It is fine to believe that God is love and that He has an eternal commitment to your well being. The problem is that while this all may be true, there is absolutely no support for it in the Bible. Ruth Green convinced me that there may be many devout and committed Christians in the world, but they not get that way as a result of actually reading the Bible. I can't imagine a truly committed Christian reading this book because it is just too painful. My advice for Christians who want to read the Bible is to skip the Old Testament completely and only read the New Testament under the guidance of a pastor who can tell you the large portions to avoid. The Catholic Church shielded the laity from the Bible for almost 2000 years. Read Ruth Green and you will have no doubt of the wisdom behind the Latin mass (when none of the congregation understood Latin.) A superb book that I have been looking for for many years. Read it at your peril!
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B. Marie Morris
5.0 out of 5 stars Should be required reading in all U.S. schools
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2012
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I've read The Bible. Been to every organized religious service offered in the name of Christianity. I quit asking the religious leaders questions because they could never answer half the questions I asked. They didn't have any answers. "The Born Again Skeptic's Guide To The Bible" answers each and every question that I asked those Christian religious scholars who pose as preachers, pastors and other leaders of the Christian churches. In my opinion, this book should be required reading for each and every school in the U.S.

Religion is Big Money. That's just about the sum total of why there is organized religion. Big Money and Power. Get rid of organized religion and some of those fakes might have to actually get a real job and earn their money by the sweat of their labors. Better still, keep organized religion and tax the hell out of them. No free ride. See how fast it collapses then.

My two cents worth. Great book and worth the purchase price!
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GG
4.0 out of 5 stars But really loved the author's thoroughness
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2016
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This book is very interesting. If you/were a christian and had/have your doubts about the bible's authenticity, and the so called "loving god" everyone raves about, this is the book for you! Points out all the contradictions and violence, etc without you having to go thru the whole Bible yourself. Although, all verses are ref in the book so you can go back and read for yourself. I did find it a bit redundant at times. But really loved the author's thoroughness. This should be given to everyone!
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Juan Oliver Colom
5.0 out of 5 stars Complete and Direct
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2010
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The late Ruth Hurmence Green has left a most complete and direct exposé of the "most available, most purchased, and least read book in the world...the best seller that is rarely opened..." in the introductory words of Anne Nicole Gaylor. I found The Born Again Skeptic's Guide to the Bible enlightening. Written with abundant quotes from the scriptures, with a sense of humor and a feminist viewpoint, it shatters many of the myths many of us have been bombarded with since our childhood. I agreed with the contents of this book so much that I translated it to the Spanish language in its entirety. It will make you think about the foundations of your beliefs.
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Tinker
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!! Nancy Hicks-MA
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2007
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You get your money's worth with this book it is thorough but I didn't find it too tedious, Ruth put alittle humor here and there to keep it interesting. I was a very avid Bible student I read all of the Bible not just the stuff people hear at church. Alot of it bothered me I had alot apologetic books and something still just didn't seem right. There was glaring violence and contradictions that just kept bothering me so I embarked on a quest to see if anyone else felt the same way. I have read several books written by people who used to be Christians I like this one the best but I would also recommend " Losing Faith in Faith"by Dan Barker and for some easy reading "Like rolling up hill" by Dianna Narciso.There are some websites in these books that may be helpful also.
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GT
5.0 out of 5 stars Read the "Holy Bible" and say Holy Sh*t!
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2014
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Ruth nails it! -- a Jesus pun. Seriously, she uses humor and logic to rock it. Make sure your Christian friend reads it and wakes up. She points out most of the BS in the Bible with voice and style.
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Lashawn
5.0 out of 5 stars Knowledge is Power
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2020
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I'm a truth seeker as a Scorpio.
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Gary White
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 5, 2016
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Just wonderful.......prepare to start debating with your friends...
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Ventura Angelo
3.0 out of 5 stars A sharp denounciation of the horrible treatment of women as seen in the Bible
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 13, 2011
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I concur in the denounciation of the vile treatment of women in the Bible, from the pitiable fairy tale of Adam and Eve to the mysogynist Paul of Tarsus, no "saint" of mine. I would have liked a similar denounciation of the hatred fosterd against GLBT people in the bible. homophobia is as bad as sexim.
Moreover, the book is repetitive in places.
But she treats the horrid legend of original sin and atonement by sacrifice as that grim tale deserves.
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