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Trial of C. B. Reynolds For Blasphemy

Trial of C. B. Reynolds For Blasphemy

Ingersoll, Robert Green
Baker, I. N. (Isaac Newton)

Paperback

Religion General 19th Century United States HistoryGeneral Law

ISBN10: 1023285223
ISBN13: 9781023285223
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 42
Weight: 0.16
Height: 0.09 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

Experience a pivotal moment in American legal history with Trial of C. B. Reynolds For Blasphemy. This meticulously reproduced account, featuring the powerful defense by Robert G. Ingersoll, transports you back to Morristown, New Jersey, in May 1887, where the very foundations of freedom of speech were tested.

This historical document delves into the complexities of religious law and its intersection with the First Amendment. Ingersoll, a renowned orator and advocate for freethought, passionately defends C.B. Reynolds against charges of blasphemy, raising profound questions about the limits of permissible speech and the role of religion in a free society.

Explore the arguments, the social context, and the legal precedents that shaped this landmark case. Trial of C. B. Reynolds For Blasphemy: Defence by Robert G. Ingersoll offers a fascinating glimpse into 19th-century America and the ongoing struggle to balance religious beliefs with fundamental rights. A crucial resource for anyone interested in legal history, the relationship between religion and politics, and the enduring legacy of the fight for freedom of expression.

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