02383cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000420011324500680015526400510022330000470027433600260032133700260034733800360037350000310040950800290044052013830046953400450185265300680189765300440196585600430200999900170205239055UtSlPG20260610133908.0mcr n260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aKD1 aHetherington, H.q(Henry),d1792-184914aThe Trial of Henry Hetherington, on an Indictment for Blasphemy 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2012  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2012-03-05  aProduced by David Widger  a"The Trial of Henry Hetherington, on an Indictment for Blasphemy" by Henry Hetherington is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The work provides a detailed report of Hetherington's trial for blasphemy, a legal confrontation centered around his publication criticizing the Old Testament and the institutions it represents. The book situates Hetherington as a central figure who defends his right to free inquiry and expression against the backdrop of legal and societal norms that seek to suppress dissenting views.  The opening portion of the work sets the stage for the trial, detailing the charges brought against Hetherington for selling a series of letters that challenge the teachings of the clergy and the authenticity of the Scriptures, particularly the Old Testament. It includes the formal indictment and key arguments presented by both the prosecution and defense, highlighting Hetherington's stance on the importance of free thought and inquiry in religion. He argues against the prosecution's claims of blasphemy, asserting that his criticisms are rooted in a quest for truth rather than an attempt to insult or vilify. This initial depiction of a trial not only introduces the historical context but also engages with broader themes of freedom of speech and the conflict between religion and reason. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aHetherington, H. (Henry), 1792-1849 -- Trials, litigation, etc.  aTrials (Blasphemy) -- England -- London40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39055  c79894d79894