Testament A Priest’s Dying Confession
Testament A Priest’s Dying Confession by Jean Meslier is a significant work published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on February 11, 2013. This edition spans 370 pages and is presented in English. The book reveals the surprising testament of Meslier, who served as a priest in Etripigny, France, for nearly forty years. Upon his death, his parishioners discovered a profound refutation of the religious doctrines he had once preached, offering a unique perspective on faith and belief.
Readers will find a detailed exploration of Meslier’s thoughts on religion and atheism, reflecting his journey from a religious leader to a critic of the very beliefs he once upheld. The text is part of the Godless Heritage Series, which aims to revive important works of atheist and secularist history. This edition provides insight into the philosophical and religious debates of the time, inviting readers to engage with the ideas that shaped Meslier’s life and legacy.
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Beginning in 1689, Jean Meslier worked for around forty years as the priest of the small town of Etripigny, France. When he died, his parishioners were astonished to find his last testament to them: a refutation of every religious doctrine he had advocated in life. This is the testament, with preface by Voltaire, who exhorted his own daughter to read it again and again. The Godless Heritage Series is a project dedicated to bringing hard-to-find works of atheist and secularist history back into print in an accessible way. Our goal is to bring back works that allow us to rediscover the lives of atheists, agnostics, and secularists from across cultures and through the ages.
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