Slavery a Divine Institution (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781019607176)

A provocative defense of the institution of slavery, written in the years leading up to the American Civil War. Thrasher argues that slavery is not only permissible, but in fact mandated by scripture and divine law. His arguments are both thought-provoking and disturbing, offering insight into the ideological justifications of slavery and the intellectual climate of the time.

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