The Baptists And Slavery, 1840-1845 (1913) - Mary Burnham Putnam - Bog

The Baptists And Slavery, 1840-1845 (1913) by Mary Burnham Putnam is a historical account of the relationship between the Baptist church and slavery in the United States during the 1840s. Putnam explores the conflicting views and actions of Baptists regarding slavery, from those who supported it as a biblical institution to those who opposed it on moral grounds. The book also delves into the political and social climate of the time, including the debates over the expansion of slavery into new territories and the growing abolitionist movement. Putnam provides detailed analysis of Baptist conventions, sermons, and publications, as well as individual Baptist leaders and their positions on slavery. The book offers valuable insight into the complex and nuanced attitudes towards slavery within the Baptist community during a pivotal moment in American 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.