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A Scriptural Refutation of a Pamphlet, Lately Published by the Rev. Raymund Harris, Intitled "Scriptural Researches on the Licitness of the Slave Trade" - Softcover

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9780259304692: A Scriptural Refutation of a Pamphlet, Lately Published by the Rev. Raymund Harris, Intitled "Scriptural Researches on the Licitness of the Slave Trade"

Synopsis

This meticulously researched book explores the morality of the transatlantic slave trade through the lens of religion, particularly within the context of Christianity. The author examines the ways that religious texts have been interpreted to justify slavery, and argues that such interpretations are fundamentally at odds with the principles of compassion, equality, and human dignity that are central to Christianity. Through a rigorous investigation of relevant passages from the Old and New Testaments, the book challenges the notion that the Bible condones slavery, and insists that its teachings unequivocally condemn any form of oppression or exploitation of one human being by another. In doing so, the book offers a compelling framework for understanding the insidious ways that religion can be manipulated to legitimize injustice, and underscores the importance of critical thinking and ethical reflection in interpreting religious texts.

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