Slavery, Its Origin, Nature, and History Considered in the Light of Bible Teachings, Moral Justice, and Political Wisdom (1861)

Slavery, Its Origin, Nature, And History: Considered In The Light Of Bible Teachings, Moral Justice, And Political Wisdom (1861) is a book written by Thornton Stringfellow. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of slavery, exploring its origin, nature, and history. The author examines the institution of slavery from various perspectives, including the Bible, moral justice, and political wisdom. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of slavery. The first chapter of the book provides an overview of the history of slavery, tracing its origins back to ancient times. The author then goes on to explore the nature of slavery, examining the relationship between the slave and the master, and the various forms of slavery that have existed throughout history. In the subsequent chapters, the author delves deeper into the moral and ethical implications of slavery. He argues that slavery is not inherently immoral, but rather, it is the treatment of slaves that can be immoral. The author also examines the role of the Bible in justifying slavery, and critiques the arguments made by those who use the Bible to defend the institution of slavery. The final chapters of the book focus on the political implications of slavery. The author argues that slavery is a necessary institution for the maintenance of social order, and that attempts to abolish slavery are misguided and dangerous. He also explores the economic benefits of slavery, and argues that the abolition of slavery would have a detrimental effect on the economy. Overall, Slavery, Its Origin, Nature, And History: Considered In The Light Of Bible Teachings, Moral Justice, And Political Wisdom (1861) is a comprehensive analysis of slavery, providing readers with a detailed understanding of the institution from various perspectives. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of slavery, its moral and ethical implications, and its political significance.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.