Pulpit Politics: Or, Ecclesiastical Legislation On Slavery, in Its Disturbing Influences On the American Union

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Offering a scathing critique of the role of the church in perpetuating the institution of slavery, Pulpit Politics remains a powerful indictment of the way in which religion and politics have often been intertwined in American history. With chapters on the biblical basis of slavery, the role of the church in promoting slavery, and the debate over slavery in Congress, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of American politics and social movements.