Project Gutenberg 2009-10-06 Public domain in the USA. 301 Foote, G. W. (George William) 1850 1915 Foote, George William Comic Bible Sketches, Reprinted from "The Freethinker" Produced by David Widger "Comic Bible Sketches, Reprinted from 'The Freethinker'" by G. W. Foote is a provocative collection of satirical illustrations and accompanying texts that lampoon biblical narratives, written in the late 19th century. This book falls into the genre of social satire and critique, as the author employs humor to challenge the authority and reverence traditionally bestowed upon the Bible. Foote's work emerges from a period marked by debates surrounding religion, science, and the nature of belief, reflecting the growing skepticism towards established religious doctrines during that era. The content of the book consists of various sketches that juxtapose biblical scenes with humorous commentary, amplifying the absurdities and contradictions found within the scriptures. Foote's sketches aim to expose the perceived folly of miraculous tales and the inconsistencies in biblical narratives, thereby advocating for a skeptical approach to religion. By presenting these satirical depictions, Foote not only entertains but also encourages readers to question accepted beliefs, framing the Bible as a text rich in absurdities rather than infallible truths. Through this comedic lens, "Comic Bible Sketches" serves as both a critique of religious dogma and an invitation for readers to engage in free thought. (This is an automatically generated summary.) http://book.klll.cc/files/30210/30210-h/images/frontispiece.jpg http://book.klll.cc/files/30210/30210-h/images/titlepage.jpg file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/30210/30210-h/images/titlepage.jpg Reading ease score: 54.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Free thought Bible -- Caricatures and cartoons BL Text Category: Humour Category: Religion/Spirituality 50435 2025-10-12T10:58:28.865250 text/html 25376 2024-10-24T20:26:13 text/html 11630705 2025-10-12T10:58:34.313347 application/epub+zip 11612464 2025-10-12T10:58:30.175296 application/epub+zip 59025 2025-10-12T10:58:29.305273 application/epub+zip 11612823 2025-10-12T10:58:37.410251 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 11593254 2025-10-12T10:58:32.428240 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 77740 2022-09-14T05:02:41.822343 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 32758 2025-10-12T10:58:28.345279 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 12980 2024-10-24T20:26:13 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16790 2025-10-12T10:58:37.577223 application/rdf+xml 11064 2025-10-12T10:58:29.382258 image/jpeg 2226 2025-10-12T10:58:29.343250 image/jpeg 11208366 2025-10-12T10:58:29.102321 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia