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J. Mayland M'carter

 
9781332003747: Border Methodism and Border Slavery (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explosive take on the church and slavery in 1850s America This pamphlet presents a bold, first‑hand look at how the Philadelphia Annual Conference handled slavery, with a focus on actions, debates, and a key case involving Rev. J. D. Long.

This edition frames the broader struggle within the Methodist Episcopal Church, drawing on extensive conference notes and eye‑witness details. It examines how anti‑slavery sentiment challenged institutional norms and what that meant for pastors, members, and the church’s future.


  • Eye‑level narration of conference proceedings and controversial actions on slavery

  • Critical discussion of manumission, slaveholding, and disciplinary rules

  • Profiles of prominent figures and case studies that sparked debate

  • Context for the church’s anti‑slavery stance and its impact on the era



Ideal for readers of church history, abolitionist literature, and 19th‑century American reform movements who want to understand how religious institutions grappled with slavery.

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