Superstition in All Ages - Jean Meslier - Bog

Superstition in All Ages is a thought-provoking book written by Jean Meslier, a French Catholic priest who lived in the 17th century. The book delves into the history of superstition and how it has influenced human behavior throughout the ages. Meslier argues that superstition is a product of ignorance and fear, and that it has been used by those in power to control the masses.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of superstition. Meslier examines the origins of superstition and how it has evolved over time. He also looks at the role of religion in promoting superstition and how it has been used to justify atrocities throughout history.Meslier is critical of organized religion and argues that it has been used to perpetuate superstition and control people's lives. He also explores the role of science in dispelling superstition and how it has helped to advance human knowledge and understanding.Overall, Superstition in All Ages is a fascinating and thought-provoking book that challenges readers to think critically about the role of superstition in human history. Meslier's insights and observations are as relevant today as they were when he first wrote the book over 300 years ago.A Roman Catholic Priest who After a Pastoral Service of Thirty Years at Etrepigny and but in Champagne, France, wholly Abjured Religious Dogmas, and left as His Last Will and Testament to His Parishioners, and to the world, to be Published after his Death, the Following Pages, Entitled, Common Sense.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. 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 their original work.