Slavery and the Church: Two Letters (Classic Reprint)

Smectymnuus

ISBN 10: 1331719925 / ISBN 13: 9781331719922

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book is a series of critical letters by a Presbyterian minister who uses the Old and New Testaments to provide a religious perspective against slavery. The author, who refers to him or herself with the nom de plume Smectymnuus, engages in a debate with the moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church over the morality and religious implications of slavery. Fiercely critical of the pro-slavery views of the moderator, the author argues that all forms of slavery are immoral and un-Christian and should be abolished without delay. Written in response to the pro-slavery views of some members of the Presbyterian Church in the mid-19th century, the author's clarion call for the abolition of slavery based on Christian principles is still relevant today. 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: Slavery and the Church: Two Letters (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331719925
• ISBN 13: 9781331719922
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Christianity

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Synopsis

Dramatic, historical voices weigh in on faith, slavery, and justice.

This nonfiction collection presents two letters from Smectymnuus that challenge readers to consider how religion intersects with the practice of slavery and the fight for emancipation. The exchange reveals passion, moral stakes, and a call for reform that echoes through American history.

The texts frame a moral crisis within the church and nation, tracing arguments about conscience, law, and the meaning of liberty. Readers follow a debate that blends theological critique with political consequence, offering a vivid window into abolitionist rhetoric and its opponents.

• Engaging, era-spanning correspondence on slavery and religious duty.
• Clear, accessible language that presents complex ideas without jargon.
• Strategic arguments about morality, law, and social change.
• A lens on how 19th-century church leaders and reformers framed liberty for the enslaved.

Ideal for readers of historical nonfic­tion and religious history who want a thoughtful look at conscience and justice in a divided era.