Report of the Arguments of the Attorney of the Commonwealth

<p>This is a detailed report of the arguments presented by the Attorney of the Commonwealth Samuel Dunn Parker during the 1834 trials of Abner Kneeland for blasphemy. Kneeland a controversial figure known for his outspoken views faced charges in both the Municipal and Supreme Courts of Boston. This record provides a comprehensive look at the legal proceedings capturing the nuances of the prosecution's case against Kneeland.</p><p>The report offers invaluable insights into the legal and social context of the time shedding light on prevailing attitudes toward freedom of speech religious expression and the separation of church and state. It serves as a primary source for understanding the complexities of 19th-century American jurisprudence and the challenges faced by those who dared to challenge established norms. Report of the Arguments of the Attorney of the Commonwealth is an essential resource for legal scholars historians and anyone interested in the history of American legal thought and the ongoing struggle for civil liberties.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>