Episopical Methodism and Slavery
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"Episopical Methodism and Slavery" is a comprehensive historical examination of the relationship between the Methodist Episcopal Church and the institution of slavery in the United States. Author Charles Baumer Swaney delves into the theological, social, and political tensions that defined the Methodist experience from the early republic through the mid-19th century. The work meticulously documents the internal conflicts that eventually fractured the church into separate northern and southern entities, reflecting the broader national divide over human bondage.
Through a rigorous analysis of church records, official conferences, and contemporary debates, Swaney illustrates the shifting attitudes of both clergy and congregants toward the morality of slavery. The narrative explores how the church struggled to reconcile its spiritual mission with the realities of a slaveholding society, highlighting the influential figures and policy shifts that shaped these discussions. This study serves as a vital resource for those interested in American religious history, the history of abolitionism, and the socio-cultural forces that preceded the American Civil War. It offers a scholarly look at the profound impact that religious institutions had on the moral and political landscape of antebellum America.
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