How the Bible was Invented A Lecture Delivered Before the Independent Religious Society

"How the Bible Was Invented" by M. M. Mangasarian is an early 20th-century lecture turned book that challenges the divine nature of the Bible, viewing the holy text as a creation of humans embedded with errors and deceit. The author debates the idea that God provided the writings, recommending that it is a work of human construction filled with mythology and deception. Mangasarian explores the historical environment surrounding the Bible's origins and the dishonest methods used by early church leaders. He uses examples from both the Old and New Testaments to illustrate inconsistencies, suspected forgeries, and textual manipulation across centuries, encouraging readers to question the Bible and old-fashioned beliefs, pushing for a more honest and tolerant approach to religion.