Author : Bowen Nathaniel
Publisher : Legare Street Press
ISBN 13 : 9781022130012
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (3 download)
Book Synopsis A Pastoral Letter on the Religious Instruction of the Slaves by : Bowen Nathaniel
Download or read book A Pastoral Letter on the Religious Instruction of the Slaves written by Bowen Nathaniel and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this thought-provoking letter, Nathaniel Bowen makes a passionate argument for the religious instruction of slaves in the antebellum South. Drawing on scripture and his own experiences as a slaveowner, Bowen challenges the prevailing belief that slaves are morally inferior and argues that they deserve spiritual guidance and education. This letter is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American slavery and the role of religion in slave communities. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.