The History of the Last Trial by Jury for Atheism in England: A Fragment of Autobiography Submitted for the Perusal of Her Majesty's Attorney-General and the British Clergy
1851
The History of the Last Trial by Jury for Atheism in England: A Fragment of Autobiography Submitted for the Perusal of Her Majesty's Attorney-General and the British Clergy
1851
Biographies, History - British, History - Religious, Philosophy & Ethics
The History of the Last Trial by Jury for Atheism in England, written by George Jacob Holyoake and first published in 1851, recounts his personal experiences during his trial for atheism. The book explores the legal and social ramifications of his case, reflecting on the broader implications for freedom of expression in a religious society. Holyoake's narrative details his journey to Cheltenham, his struggles as a Social Missionary, and the backlash he faced after denying the necessity of religion, ultimately critiquing societal norms that stigmatize dissenting beliefs.
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