Project Gutenberg 2011-12-22 Public domain in the USA. 294 Mitchell, Logan Religion in the Heavens; Or, Mythology Unveiled in a Series of Lectures Produced by David Widger "Religion in the Heavens; Or, Mythology Unveiled in a Series of Lectures" by Logan Mitchell is a critical examination of religious myths and their historical context, written in the late 19th century. The publication delves into the origins of various religious beliefs, arguing that many are derived from ancient astronomical myths, particularly those associated with the zodiac and the movement of celestial bodies. The author positions himself firmly against established religious doctrines, emphasizing the need for rational inquiry and skepticism towards supernatural explanations. The opening of the work sets a provocative tone, emphasizing that fear and ignorance have enabled the power of priesthoods throughout history. Mitchell contends that all religions, including Christianity, are deeply rooted in earlier pagan traditions and that their narratives are often fabricated myths that serve the interests of the ruling elite. He argues that the so-called miracles and divine interventions cited in religious texts are merely myths, borrowed from other cultures, which have perpetuated ignorance among the masses. The first lecture focuses on the concept of miracles being a form of deception used by priests to control followers, a theme that likely continues throughout the lectures that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 43.7 (College-level). Difficult to read. en Religion Religion -- Controversial literature BL Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: History - Religious Category: Philosophy & Ethics Category: Religion/Spirituality 534226 2025-10-15T13:07:57.450976 text/html 527929 2013-01-29T11:59:20 text/html 295631 2025-10-15T13:08:06.579895 application/epub+zip 310035 2025-10-15T13:08:01.047939 application/epub+zip 265340 2025-10-15T13:07:59.770948 application/epub+zip 610688 2025-10-15T13:08:10.334914 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 608448 2025-10-15T13:08:05.750896 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 562698 2022-09-17T13:36:12.835675 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 483890 2025-10-15T13:07:56.965927 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 483568 2011-12-22T11:26:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 483597 2011-12-22T11:26:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20397 2025-10-15T13:08:10.462865 application/rdf+xml 24709 2025-10-15T13:08:00.273940 image/jpeg 4497 2025-10-15T13:08:00.025999 image/jpeg 185549 2011-12-22T11:26:34 application/octet-stream application/zip 191109 2013-01-29T11:59:20 application/octet-stream application/zip 185483 2011-12-22T11:26:34 application/octet-stream application/zip 291904 2025-10-15T13:07:57.491941 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