The Age of Reason · Concept
Critique of Biblical Inerrancy
Paine systematically examines biblical texts—such as the prophecies in Isaiah and the story of Jesus—to argue they are fabrications, contradictions, or misinterpretations, not divine revelation.
Paine systematically examines biblical texts—such as the prophecies in Isaiah and the story of Jesus—to argue they are fabrications, contradictions, or misinterpretations, not divine revelation.
Conway discusses textual errors in the Bible, such as the interpolation of the three heavenly witnesses (1 John 5:7), and Paine's argument that manuscript copying leads to inaccuracies.
By exposing the borrowed and fabricated nature of Christian stories, Paine undermines the claim of biblical infallibility.
Paine argues the Bible was compiled by human vote, contains errors, and cannot be the infallible word of God.
Paine questions the authenticity and consistency of the New Testament writings, suggesting they are forged.