A Discussion on Slaveholding: Three Letters to a Conservative, and Three Conservative Replies (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

George D. Armstrong

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0483271012 ISBN 13: 9780483271012

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A seminal 19th‑century discussion on slavery, scripture, and the church’s role in public life.

This collection presents George D. Armstrong’s letters and corresponding replies, exploring how Christian doctrine, church authority, and public opinion shape the debate over slaveholding. It reads like a careful, civically minded exchange aimed at clarifying beliefs without abandoning compassion or historical context.

The material examines how the New Testament’s teachings are interpreted for church policy, how anti‑slavery arguments compare with pro‑slavery positions, and how religious leaders argued about emancipation, discipline, and the limits of ecclesiastical action. It situates the debate in a broader historical frame and weighs the responsibilities of faith communities in difficult social issues.

• Understand the central questions about whether slaveholding is sinful and how scripture informs church practice.
• See how ministers and scholars argued, debated, and refined their positions in public print.
• Explore how past churches considered emancipation, education, and gradual reform.
• Get a window into 19th‑century religious rhetoric and its impact on public policy.

Ideal for readers of historical theology, religious history, and 19th‑century American debates over slavery and morality.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0483271012
• ISBN 13: 9780483271012
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 144