My Path to Atheism

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My Path to Atheism

by Annie Besant

EN·~10 hours·30 chapters

Chapters

30 total

London: Freethought Publishing Company, 63, Fleet Street, E.C. 1885.

0:40

PREFACE TO FIRST EDITION.

7:44

ON THE DEITY OF JESUS OF NAZARETH

29:33

APPENDIX: "Josephus mentions a Zacharias, a son of Baruch ('Wars of

0:36

A COMPARISON BETWEEN THE FOURTH GOSPEL AND THE THREE SYNOPTICS

41:53

ON THE ATONEMENT.

47:19

ON THE MEDIATION AND SALVATION OF ECCLESIASTICAL CHRISTIANITY.

27:49

ON ETERNAL TORTURE.

42:59

ON INSPIRATION

38:18

ON THE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OF CHILDREN.

23:43

Description

A collection of candid essays written over five years, this work traces a thinker’s gradual departure from the familiar comforts of the Church of England toward a life guided by reason and honesty. The author’s early encounters with biblical inconsistencies and personal crises spark a relentless curiosity, and each piece preserves the voice in which it was first published, offering a vivid snapshot of a mind in transition.

The essays tackle familiar Christian doctrines—such as the nature of Christ, the atonement and eternal punishment—by holding them up to rigorous historical and textual scrutiny. Drawing on the writings of both classic theologians and contemporary freethinkers, the author invites listeners to join a thoughtful investigation that values earnestness above orthodoxy. The journey is presented as an open‑ended quest for truth, encouraging anyone questioning their own beliefs to explore the same honest, probing path.

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Language

en

Duration

~10 hours (622K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Widger

Release date

2011-08-28

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Annie Besant

Annie Besant

1847–1933

A fearless speaker and prolific writer, she moved from radical reform in Britain to spiritual leadership and Indian self-rule, leaving a life story full of argument, reinvention, and public courage. Her work spans politics, religion, education, and social change, making her one of the most striking public figures of her age.

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