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The Philosophy of Slavery and Christian Duty, 1844
A Franklin Society address argues happiness roots in obedience to law and that bondage has benevolent aims. It surveys biblical slavery from Genesis to Exodus, cites Moses and Christ era, and claims New Testament teaches duty over abolition. The piece defends slavery as divinely sanctioned and beneficial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prestpert Shannon
Franklin Society
Bacon College
College Chapel
Jehovah
Paul
McKnight
Judea
Canaan
Ham
Vale of
Siddim
Abram
Haran
Ishmael
Abraham
Egypt
Moses
Aaron
Israel
United States
Satan
Garden of Eden
Messiah
Earth
Heaven
Christ
Corinthians
Doulos
Timothy
Douloi
Jesus Christ