Mangoneutes: Being a Defense of Nazarenus (1720)

Mangoneutes: Being A Defense Of Nazarenus (1720) is a book written by John Toland, a prominent Irish philosopher and freethinker of the early 18th century. The book is a defense of his controversial work, Nazarenus, which had been condemned by the Christian authorities as blasphemous and heretical. In Mangoneutes, Toland argues that his critics have misunderstood and misinterpreted his ideas, and he sets out to clarify his position on the nature of Christ and the origins of Christianity. He defends the view that Jesus was a human being who had no divine nature, and that Christianity was a natural religion that evolved from earlier pagan beliefs. Toland's arguments are based on a close reading of the Bible and other ancient texts, as well as on his own philosophical and historical insights. The book is a fascinating example of early Enlightenment thinking, and it remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of religion and philosophy.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.