Bondage a Moral Institution

<p>In Bondage a Moral Institution a Southern Farmer argues that slavery is not only morally permissible but actively sanctioned by the scriptures of both the Old and New Testaments. This controversial work published in 1837 defends the institution of slavery by interpreting biblical texts and referencing the preaching and practices of Jesus and his apostles.</p><p>This book provides a window into the pro-slavery arguments prevalent in the antebellum South and offers a stark example of how religious texts were used to justify social and economic practices. It is essential reading for those studying the history of slavery in the United States the religious debates surrounding it and the complex relationship between faith and social justice. Bondage a Moral Institution serves as a critical primary source for understanding the intellectual and moral landscape of a divided nation.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>