The Tyranny Of Shams (1916)

by Joseph McCabe

Book Overview

The Tyranny of Shams is a book written by Joseph McCabe in 1916. The book is a critique of organized religion and its role in society. McCabe argues that religion is a sham and that it has been used to control people for centuries. He suggests that the true source of morality and ethics is not religion, but rather human reason and empathy. McCabe also discusses the history of religion, including the rise of Christianity and the role of the Catholic...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104442051
• ISBN13: 9781104442057
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 1.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"