Isbn: 9780259304692 - a scriptural refutation of a pamphlet, lately published by the rev. raymund harris, intitled "scriptural researches on the licitness of the slave ... from the author to a friend (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. 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. 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. print-on-demand item.…