Bible Defence of Slavery
by Josiah Priest
About this book
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)
Chapters (46)
1Chapter 1 - Complexion of Adam, Eve and Antediluvians
2Chapter 2a - Origins of the White and Negro races. Proof that White and Negro complexions were created hundreds of years after Adam's creation. Meanings of the names of Noah's sons.
3Chapter 2b - Origins of the White and Negro races. Proof that White and Negro complexions were created hundreds of years after Adam's creation. Meanings of the names of Noah's sons.
4Chapter 3 - Settlements of the first nations after the Flood. The Red, White and Negro races begin with the offspring of Noah. Differences in the bodies and constitutions of the White and Negro races.
5Chapter 4a - Proof that the Negro complexion is not caused by climate. Ham, the son of Noah was the first Negro. The scattered nations after the ruin of the Tower of Babel. The offspring of Ham, including Egyptians and the wife of Moses, were Negroes
6Chapter 4b - Proof that the Negro complexion is not caused by climate. Ham, the son of Noah was the first Negro. The scattered nations after the ruin of the Tower of Babel. The offspring of Ham, including Egyptians and the wife of Moses, were Negroes
7Chapter 5a - Reasons why God created races different from Adam. Global climate affected by the Flood. Origin of straight-haired Negroes. Noah’s curse on the race of Ham. Perpetual slavery entailed upon the Negro race as God’s judicial decree.
8Chapter 5b - Reasons why God created races different from Adam. Global climate affected by the Flood. Origin of straight-haired Negroes. Noah’s curse on the race of Ham. Perpetual slavery entailed upon the Negro race as God’s judicial decree.
9Chapter 5c - Reasons why God created races different from Adam. Global climate affected by the Flood. Origin of straight-haired Negroes. Noah’s curse on the race of Ham. Perpetual slavery entailed upon the Negro race as God’s judicial decree.
10Chapter 6a - Slavery endorsed by the Law of Moses. Hebrew laws regarding servants and slaves. Perpetual slaves to be bought of Negro heathen. Countering abolitionist objections regarding purchase of slaves in the law of Moses
11Chapter 6b - Slavery endorsed by the Law of Moses. Hebrew laws regarding servants and slaves. Perpetual slaves to be bought of Negro heathen. Countering abolitionist objections regarding purchase of slaves in the law of Moses
12Chapter 6c - Slavery endorsed by the Law of Moses. Hebrew laws regarding servants and slaves. Perpetual slaves to be bought of Negro heathen. Countering abolitionist objections regarding purchase of slaves in the law of Moses
13Chapter 6d - Slavery endorsed by the Law of Moses. Hebrew laws regarding servants and slaves. Perpetual slaves to be bought of Negro heathen. Countering abolitionist objections regarding purchase of slaves in the law of Moses
14Chapter 6e - Slavery endorsed by the Law of Moses. Hebrew laws regarding servants and slaves. Perpetual slaves to be bought of Negro heathen. Countering abolitionist objections regarding purchase of slaves in the law of Moses
15Chapter 7 - Refuting the abolitionist claim that the Negro are equal with other races. The mark of Cain. Ham was the only Negro before the Flood. Evidence that God favors the White over the Black race.
16Chapter 8a - Moral and civil inferiority of the Negro. The lewdness of the Negro Sodomites. Evidences for sexual perversions of the Negro.
17Chapter 8b - Moral and civil inferiority of the Negro. The lewdness of the Negro Sodomites. Evidences for sexual perversions of the Negro.
18Chapter 9a - Refuting abolitionist claim of the Negro's mental equality with the White. Origin of the Pyramids and Tower of Babel. Resemblance of Africans to the Simian ourang-outang. Brutish nature of the Negro.
19Chapter 9b - Refuting abolitionist claim of the Negro's mental equality with the White. Origin of the Pyramids and Tower of Babel. Resemblance of Africans to the Simian ourang-outang. Brutish nature of the Negro.
20Chapter 9c - Refuting abolitionist claim of the Negro's mental equality with the White. Origin of the Pyramids and Tower of Babel. Resemblance of Africans to the Simian ourang-outang. Brutish nature of the Negro.
21Chapter 9d - Refuting abolitionist claim of the Negro's mental equality with the White. Origin of the Pyramids and Tower of Babel. Resemblance of Africans to the Simian ourang-outang. Brutish nature of the Negro.
22Chapter 10a - Arguments against the amalgamation of the White and Black races. Negroes' brains found to be less in measure than the White man's. Tolerance of the Negro to pain. Refuting the objections of the abolitionist.
23Chapter 10b - Arguments against the amalgamation of the White and Black races. Negroes' brains found to be less in measure than the White man's. Tolerance of the Negro to pain. Refuting the objections of the abolitionist.
24Chapter 11a - The fulfillment of God's pronouncements of Negro servitude. The Nations of Japheth. The worship of Baal among the Africans. Epistles of St Paul respecting slavery. Slavery in the Roman Empire. Jesus did not reprove slavery.
25Chapter 11b - The fulfillment of God's pronouncements of Negro servitude. The Nations of Japheth. The worship of Baal among the Africans. Epistles of St Paul respecting slavery. Slavery in the Roman Empire. Jesus did not reprove slavery.
26Chapter 11c - The fulfillment of God's pronouncements of Negro servitude. The Nations of Japheth. The worship of Baal among the Africans. Epistles of St Paul respecting slavery. Slavery in the Roman Empire. Jesus did not reprove slavery.
27Chapter 11d - The fulfillment of God's pronouncements of Negro servitude. The Nations of Japheth. The worship of Baal among the Africans. Epistles of St Paul respecting slavery. Slavery in the Roman Empire. Jesus did not reprove slavery.
28Chapter 12a - The Bible never abolishes slavery, as abolitionists assert they have. Answering the objections of the abolitionists, that slavery is abolished due to Jesus' law of love for neighbor.
29Chapter 12b - The Bible never abolishes slavery, as abolitionists assert they have. Answering the objections of the abolitionists, that slavery is abolished due to Jesus' law of love for neighbor.
30Chapter 13a - Ill effects of freeing the negroes in the British West Indies. Ill effects if southern slaves were to be freed. The British, the enemy of the U.S., would benefit from the abolition of slavery
31Chapter 13b - Ill effects of freeing the negroes in the British West Indies. Ill effects if southern slaves were to be freed. The British, the enemy of the U.S., would benefit from the abolition of slavery
32Chapter 14a - Difference between Black and White sensibilities on being separated from wives and children. The happiness of the Negro lies under the White man's control. God has decreed the slavery, not hired servitude, of the Negro
33Chapter 14b - Difference between Black and White sensibilities on being separated from wives and children. The happiness of the Negro lies under the White man's control. God has decreed the slavery, not hired servitude, of the Negro
34Chapter 15a - The subject of God's judicial law, and Jesus' law of love examined in relation to Negro slavery. The Gospel of Jesus first preached to Whites. All the arts of the world are the invention of the White race.
35Chapter 15b - The subject of God's judicial law, and Jesus' law of love examined in relation to Negro slavery. The Gospel of Jesus first preached to Whites. All the arts of the world are the invention of the White race.
36Strictures on Abolitionism - Part a. National colonization of the free black population of the United States, advocated. By the Publishers.
37Strictures on Abolitionism - Part b. National colonization of the free black population of the United States, advocated. By the Publishers.
38Strictures on Abolitionism - Part c. National colonization of the free black population of the United States, advocated. By the Publishers.
39Strictures on Abolitionism - Part d. National colonization of the free black population of the United States, advocated. By the Publishers.
40Strictures on Abolitionism - Part e. National colonization of the free black population of the United States, advocated. By the Publishers.
41Slavery and the Fugitive Slave Law. From Rev. A Campbell.
42Proposition. from Rev George Junkin. - part a
43Proposition. from Rev George Junkin. - part b
44Proposition. from Rev George Junkin. - part c
45Proposition. from Rev George Junkin. - part d
46Certificates.
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