The Bible of Bibles; Or, Twenty-Seven "Divine" Revelations (Annotated)

The Bible of Bibles; Or, Twenty-Seven "Divine" Revelations gathers a wide-ranging comparative inquiry into sacred texts, prophetic claims, and systems of religious authority. Framed in the idiom of nineteenth-century rationalism, the volume juxtaposes diverse "revelations" to test the uniqueness of any single scripture. Its style moves between polemic, historical summary, textual comparison, and reformist critique, making it both a document of religious dissent and an ambitious compendium of world-scriptural traditions. Kersey Graves and Lydia M. Graves write from the milieu of American freethought, reform culture, and comparative religion as it emerged before the modern academic study of religions had fully consolidated. Their collective project reflects an era fascinated by origins, parallels, and the social power of belief. By placing biblical traditions alongside other claimed revelations, the work participates in broader movements of skepticism, anti-clerical critique, and democratic access to religious knowledge. Readers interested in the history of religion, secular thought, or nineteenth-century intellectual culture will find this volume a provocative and revealing work. It offers a distinctive opportunity to examine multiple traditions within one argumentative frame, encouraging comparison across doctrines, myths, and scriptures. Its value lies not only in its conclusions, but in the dialogue it opens between faith, criticism, history, and literary form. This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience. - Hand-picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance. - Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.