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- A Review Of The Correspondence Between Richard Fuller And Francis Wayland On Domestic Slavery, Considered As A Scriptural Institution (1847)

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""Christianity And Slavery"" is a book that provides a detailed analysis of the correspondence between two prominent Christian figures, Richard Fuller and Francis Wayland, on the topic of domestic slavery. The book delves into the arguments made by both men, examining their views on the morality and legality of slavery as well as their interpretation of scripture. The author, William Hague, provides historical context for the debate, highlighting the role that religion played in shaping attitudes towards slavery in the United States. Hague ultimately argues that the correspondence between Fuller and Wayland illustrates the complex and often contradictory ways in which Christianity was used to justify and condemn slavery in the antebellum South. This book offers a valuable insight into the intersection of religion and politics in the United States during a critical period in its history.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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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781164604709
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 58
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. September 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x3 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 91 g.
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 9. Oktober 2024

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""Christianity And Slavery"" is a book that provides a detailed analysis of the correspondence between two prominent Christian figures, Richard Fuller and Francis Wayland, on the topic of domestic slavery. The book delves into the arguments made by both men, examining their views on the morality and legality of slavery as well as their interpretation of scripture. The author, William Hague, provides historical context for the debate, highlighting the role that religion played in shaping attitudes towards slavery in the United States. Hague ultimately argues that the correspondence between Fuller and Wayland illustrates the complex and often contradictory ways in which Christianity was used to justify and condemn slavery in the antebellum South. This book offers a valuable insight into the intersection of religion and politics in the United States during a critical period in its history.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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