Bible Defence of Slavery


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(4.2 stars; 15 reviews)

The full title of this book is Bible Defense of Slavery; and Origin, Fortunes, and History of the Negro Race, by Rev. Josiah Priest, A. M. 5th edition.

This is a compilation of pro-slavery literature and propaganda that went through numerous editions in the Southern United States before the Civil War. It contains the highly influential book, Slavery, as it Relates to the Negro, or African Race, by Rev Josiah Priest, which was originally published in 1843. This compilation also includes many essays and favorable reviews of Rev Priest’s book from contemporary magazines and newspapers, and written endorsements from national politicians.

From the preface: ‘The question, “Is slavery, as it exists in the United States, justifiable?” is one which, at least, admits of discussion. If it be in harmony with the immutable principles of truth and justice, and not a “crime against humanity,” and a libel upon our holy religion, let it be so understood and practiced by our honest citizens, whose highest ambition consists in faithfully serving God, and living in obedience to the laws of the country.’ (Summary by JoeD) (20 hr 59 min)

Chapters

Publishers Preface 22:47 Read by JoeD
Chapter 1 - Complexion of Adam, Eve and Antediluvians 21:22 Read by JoeD
Chapter 2a - Origins of the White and Negro races. Proof that White and Negro c… 22:07 Read by JoeD
Chapter 2b - Origins of the White and Negro races. Proof that White and Negro c… 24:26 Read by JoeD
Chapter 3 - Settlements of the first nations after the Flood. The Red, White an… 13:58 Read by JoeD
Chapter 4a - Proof that the Negro complexion is not caused by climate. Ham, th… 22:05 Read by JoeD
Chapter 4b - Proof that the Negro complexion is not caused by climate. Ham, th… 23:20 Read by JoeD
Chapter 5a - Reasons why God created races different from Adam. Global climate… 17:26 Read by JoeD
Chapter 5b - Reasons why God created races different from Adam. Global climate… 24:34 Read by JoeD
Chapter 5c - Reasons why God created races different from Adam. Global climate… 24:05 Read by JoeD
Chapter 6a - Slavery endorsed by the Law of Moses. Hebrew laws regarding servan… 28:03 Read by JoeD
Chapter 6b - Slavery endorsed by the Law of Moses. Hebrew laws regarding servan… 26:39 Read by JoeD
Chapter 6c - Slavery endorsed by the Law of Moses. Hebrew laws regarding servan… 26:57 Read by JoeD
Chapter 6d - Slavery endorsed by the Law of Moses. Hebrew laws regarding servan… 21:33 Read by JoeD
Chapter 6e - Slavery endorsed by the Law of Moses. Hebrew laws regarding servan… 21:46 Read by JoeD
Chapter 7 - Refuting the abolitionist claim that the Negro are equal with other… 31:17 Read by JoeD
Chapter 8a - Moral and civil inferiority of the Negro. The lewdness of the Negr… 34:18 Read by JoeD
Chapter 8b - Moral and civil inferiority of the Negro. The lewdness of the Negr… 28:20 Read by JoeD
Chapter 9a - Refuting abolitionist claim of the Negro's mental equality with th… 24:36 Read by JoeD
Chapter 9b - Refuting abolitionist claim of the Negro's mental equality with th… 21:25 Read by JoeD
Chapter 9c - Refuting abolitionist claim of the Negro's mental equality with th… 30:07 Read by JoeD
Chapter 9d - Refuting abolitionist claim of the Negro's mental equality with th… 27:36 Read by JoeD
Chapter 10a - Arguments against the amalgamation of the White and Black races. … 28:48 Read by JoeD
Chapter 10b - Arguments against the amalgamation of the White and Black races. … 20:32 Read by JoeD
Chapter 11a - The fulfillment of God's pronouncements of Negro servitude. The N… 28:11 Read by JoeD
Chapter 11b - The fulfillment of God's pronouncements of Negro servitude. The N… 31:13 Read by JoeD
Chapter 11c - The fulfillment of God's pronouncements of Negro servitude. The N… 27:26 Read by JoeD
Chapter 11d - The fulfillment of God's pronouncements of Negro servitude. The N… 24:03 Read by JoeD
Chapter 12a - The Bible never abolishes slavery, as abolitionists assert they h… 33:30 Read by JoeD
Chapter 12b - The Bible never abolishes slavery, as abolitionists assert they h… 32:53 Read by JoeD
Chapter 13a - Ill effects of freeing the negroes in the British West Indies. I… 23:40 Read by JoeD
Chapter 13b - Ill effects of freeing the negroes in the British West Indies. Il… 26:16 Read by JoeD
Chapter 14a - Difference between Black and White sensibilities on being separat… 24:17 Read by JoeD
Chapter 14b - Difference between Black and White sensibilities on being separat… 23:48 Read by JoeD
Chapter 15a - The subject of God's judicial law, and Jesus' law of love examine… 34:08 Read by JoeD
Chapter 15b - The subject of God's judicial law, and Jesus' law of love examine… 31:38 Read by JoeD
Strictures on Abolitionism - Part a. National colonization of the free black p… 24:50 Read by JoeD
Strictures on Abolitionism - Part b. National colonization of the free black po… 29:15 Read by JoeD
Strictures on Abolitionism - Part c. National colonization of the free black po… 30:00 Read by JoeD
Strictures on Abolitionism - Part d. National colonization of the free black po… 27:35 Read by JoeD
Strictures on Abolitionism - Part e. National colonization of the free black po… 39:42 Read by JoeD
Slavery and the Fugitive Slave Law. From Rev. A Campbell. 24:00 Read by JoeD
Proposition. from Rev George Junkin. - part a 42:28 Read by JoeD
Proposition. from Rev George Junkin. - part b 37:03 Read by JoeD
Proposition. from Rev George Junkin. - part c 25:53 Read by JoeD
Proposition. from Rev George Junkin. - part d 21:06 Read by JoeD
Certificates. 28:33 Read by JoeD

Reviews


(5 stars)

well worth the time.well read and I bet you did not know that adam..was red man...


(5 stars)

The book is absolute nonsense but the reader is great. 5 stars for the reader.

It did not convince me


(5 stars)

Excellent writer his knowledge of the Bible was enormous and I loved poetry in the conclusion of every chapter. That said it is all isogeses, reading your arguments into the tekst. It made me laugh how he wrote him self in a corner by stating that the whole middle east was populated by black people and he had to write had to write himself out of it. The arguments are all founded on racism and we know today where racism led to. The Bible tolerated slavery at best... When J. Priest sums up the evils of the black race, promiscuity, homosexuality, cannibalism etc. I wondered, is the wite race any better? If it was a justification than l say we who allow to kill our children in the womb are ready to be enslaved. This book gave me a better understanding of the practice of slavery.