Letters on Slavery: Addressed to the Cumberland Congregation, Virginia - Couverture rigide

Paxton, John D.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1437209564 ISBN 13 : 9781437209563

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing Co, 2008

Synopsis

Letters On Slavery: Addressed To The Cumberland Congregation, Virginia is a book written by John D. Paxton in 1833. The book is a collection of letters written by Paxton to the members of the Cumberland Congregation in Virginia, discussing the issue of slavery in the United States. Paxton argues that slavery is a moral and ethical issue that goes against the principles of Christianity and the teachings of the Bible. He believes that slavery is a sin and that it is the duty of Christians to work towards its abolition. Throughout the book, Paxton provides historical context on the issue of slavery, including its origins in the United States and the ways in which it has been justified by slave owners and politicians. He also addresses common arguments in favor of slavery, such as the idea that it is necessary for the economy and that slaves are better off under the care of their owners. Paxton's letters are written in a persuasive and passionate tone, urging his readers to take action against slavery and to work towards a more just and equitable society. The book is an important historical document that sheds light on the debates surrounding slavery in the early 19th century and the role of religion in the abolitionist movement.This scarce antiquarian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.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The writer of the following letters was, in 1S26, so unfortunate as to give some offence, on the subject of Slavery, to a part of the Cumberland Congregation, (V a.) of which he was then Pastor. The whole facts of the case appeared to him to justify, if not require, that he should give a statement of them to the public. With this view the following letters were written soon after that event occurred. He yielded, however, to the opinion of some friends, that on account of existing excitement, some little time should be allowed to pass before they were given to the public. His object in these letters is, after a brief statement of the facts above alluded to, to examine more fully than he has seen done the teaching of Scripture respecting Slavery, notice its manifold evils, the dangers with which it threatens the South, and what religion and self-preservation require us to do. Danville, Ky. March,
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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing Co
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1437209564
• ISBN 13: 9781437209563
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 220
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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