Project Gutenberg 2012-10-08 Public domain in the USA. 104 Anonymous Anonyme Anonymous, Anonymous Christian Mystery: A Chinese Tale, Found in the Portfolio of a Portuguese Friar Produced by David Widger "Christian Mystery: A Chinese Tale, Found in the Portfolio of a Portuguese Friar" is a philosophical and theological exploration written in the early 19th century. This text presents a narrative that delves into the complexities of Christian doctrine as perceived by a traveler who encounters a group of enlightened people. The central theme revolves around the essence of religious belief and the inherent contradictions within the foundational tenets of Christianity. In the story, the protagonist, stranded in an unknown land, engages in a series of conversations with the locals about the nature of God, the Trinity, and the stories surrounding Jesus Christ. Through these dialogues, the protagonist challenges the locals on various aspects of Christianity, noting the seemingly contradictory nature of theology and the historical context of its development. As the narrative unfolds, it critiques the complexities and the conflicts that arise within religious interpretations, ultimately leading the protagonist to a realization about the potential pitfalls of dogmatic beliefs and the value of human reason. The journey ends with a desire to return to a more straightforward understanding of existence, away from the 'abominable European prejudices' that cloud rational thought. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 80.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Christianity -- Controversial literature BL Text Category: Novels Category: Philosophy & Ethics Category: Religion/Spirituality 39701 2025-08-16T14:26:57.363863 text/html 15635 2024-10-23T11:15:55 text/html 106301 2025-08-16T14:27:02.783821 application/epub+zip 104910 2025-08-16T14:27:00.651827 application/epub+zip 83054 2025-08-16T14:26:59.472814 application/epub+zip 307252 2025-08-16T14:27:04.285802 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 300657 2025-08-16T14:27:02.044838 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 157689 2022-09-18T17:50:54.391602 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 31982 2023-09-18T04:22:40.331244 text/plain 15662 2025-08-16T14:27:04.418796 application/rdf+xml 24645 2025-08-16T14:26:59.977806 image/jpeg 4554 2025-08-16T14:26:59.723883 image/jpeg 105963 2025-08-16T14:26:57.369818 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 More titles under Unknown en.wikipedia