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The Church And Slavery

The Church And Slavery

Barnes, Albert

Paperback

20th Century United States HistoryGeneral Christianity

ISBN10: 1432501488
ISBN13: 9781432501488
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jan 17 2007
Pages: 196
Weight: 0.65
Height: 0.45 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Church and Slavery is a historical book written by Albert Barnes, an American Presbyterian minister and theologian, that examines the role of Christianity and the church in the institution of slavery in the United States. The book was first published in 1857, just a few years before the outbreak of the American Civil War, and is considered a seminal work in the history of abolitionism.Barnes argues that the church has a duty to oppose slavery, both on moral and religious grounds. He cites numerous examples from the Bible to support his argument, and also draws on the writings of prominent theologians and thinkers throughout history. Barnes is critical of the many churches and religious leaders who supported slavery, and he argues that their actions were not only morally wrong but also harmful to the church itself.The book also includes a detailed history of slavery in the United States, from its origins in the colonial era to its abolition during the Civil War. Barnes describes the various arguments used by slaveholders to justify the institution, as well as the efforts of abolitionists to end it. He also discusses the role of the church in the antislavery movement, highlighting the contributions of individual pastors and congregations.Overall, The Church and Slavery is a powerful and thought-provoking work that explores the complex relationship between Christianity and one of the most contentious issues in American history. It remains an important resource for scholars and students of theology, history, and social justice.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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