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Name:
Joseph Martin McCabe
Joseph McCabe
Dates:
Born: 1867
Died: 1955
Biography:
Joseph Martin McCabe was a Roman Catholic priest who grew to doubt the
truth of Christianity - he eventually gave up his clerical career and became instead a
fierce opponent of Christianity in general and Catholicism in particular. He wrote a large
number of freethought and anti-clerical books, making him a thorn in the side of the church.
Also Known As: none
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Further Reading:
A Rebel to his Last Breath: Joseph McCabe and Rationalism
Just who was Joseph McCabe? Many freethinkers and atheists are familiar with the name, and quite a few have read at least a couple of his many works. But how many really know anything about him - where he came from, what his views were like, etc.? Unfortunately, the answer to that question is "not many," but this recent book by Bill Cooke should help remedy that situation. Read Review | Compare Prices
