
London: Freethought Publishing Company, 63, Fleet Street, E.C. 1885.
PREFACE TO FIRST EDITION.
ON THE DEITY OF JESUS OF NAZARETH
APPENDIX: "Josephus mentions a Zacharias, a son of Baruch ('Wars of
A COMPARISON BETWEEN THE FOURTH GOSPEL AND THE THREE SYNOPTICS
ON THE ATONEMENT.
ON THE MEDIATION AND SALVATION OF ECCLESIASTICAL CHRISTIANITY.
ON ETERNAL TORTURE.
ON INSPIRATION
ON THE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OF CHILDREN.
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.
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.
Subjects

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