The Communion of Saints (Classic Reprint)

Evan M. Johnson

ISBN 10: 1331787866 / ISBN 13: 9781331787860

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This book confronts the institution of slavery from the perspective of the Catholic Church in the United States in the early to mid-19th century. The author, a clergyman, explores how the Church's commitment to the doctrine of Communion of Saintsâ "the belief in the spiritual unity and shared experience of all Christiansâ "confronts the reality of slavery and the oppression of enslaved people within the Church's own ranks. The book delves into historical examples of the efforts of prominent saints and clergy to mitigate the evils of slavery and secure the release of enslaved people. It also examines the ways in which both the Northern and Southern branches of the Catholic Church in the United States have grappled with the issue of slavery, and the influence of the Church's teachings on public opinion and the broader anti-slavery movement. Through the author's examination of Church doctrine, historical events, and the experiences of enslaved people, this book provides a unique perspective on the complex relationship between the Catholic Church and slavery in the United States. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Communion of Saints (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331787866
• ISBN 13: 9781331787860
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Christianity

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Synopsis

A 19th‑century sermon that challenges the church to live its creed and oppose slavery.

This is a historical religious discourse delivered at St. Michael's Church in Brooklyn in 1848. It argues that church leaders should speak out against slavery and work to change laws that harm fellow Christians. The speaker asks clergy to apply the doctrine of the Communion of Saints to real life, urging bold action and unity within the church.

This edition presents the author’s call for moral leadership, church reform, and interchurch solidarity in the face of social injustice. It invites readers to consider how faith and public duty intersect in a time of fierce national conflict over slavery.

• Explore the author’s view of the church’s responsibility to address civil laws that affect believers.
• See how a religious text frames moral courage, unity, and social reform in the 1840s.
• Understand the role of clergy and bishops in advocating for justice within the Body of Christ.
• Reflect on how historical sermons sought to shape public conscience and policy.

Ideal for readers of historical religious writings, abolitionist-era arguments, and those interested in church history and 19th‑century social debates.