A Brief Examination of Scripture Testimony on the Institution of Slavery (Classic Reprint): In an Essay, First Published in the Religious Herald, and ... New York, to Dr. R. Fuller, of South Carolina - Softcover

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Scripture and Slavery: a historical survey examines how 19th-century biblical interpretation defended and contested the institution of slavery.

This historical study presents the arguments used to justify slavery through sacred texts, while also surveying the debates and responses that shaped public discourse in its era. It offers a window into how religious thought intersected with politics, society, and law.

• Traces how pastors and scholars cited scripture to support slavery as an institution and to shape public policy.
• Explores the competing readings and why some thinkers urged abolition or reform.
• Highlights the interplay between theology, history, and social practice in antebellum America.
• Provides historical context for the broader religious and political battles over slavery.

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