The Age of Reason
by Thomas Paine
Thomas Paine's Age of Reason, written between 1792 and 1795 while in prison, shocked 18th-century readers with its attack on the traditions of Christianity. Based on many years of work and reflection by the author, the work is written from a Deist perspective and raises questions about Christian beliefs and the role of religion in society. Its resonance remains undivided even after two centuries and continues to influence thinkers around the world.
